Toast Names Jennifer DiRico General Manager and Head of International

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Toast (NYSE: TOST) has appointed Jennifer DiRico as General Manager and Head of International. DiRico has spent six years in leadership roles at Toast, focusing on expanding the company in the U.S. and Europe. Her extensive experience in finance and operations is expected to enhance Toast's ambitions in international markets. CEO Chris Comparato emphasized the opportunity for Toast's platform to serve restaurants globally, while DiRico expressed excitement about applying her expertise to help the company navigate the evolving restaurant landscape.

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• Jennifer DiRico's appointment is expected to enhance Toast's international growth strategy.
• DiRico's experience in U.S. and European markets positions her well to lead international initiatives.
• Toast's platform supports over 57,000 restaurant locations, indicating strong operational capabilities.

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BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Toast (NYSE: TOST), the all-in-one digital platform built for restaurants, today announced the appointment of Jennifer DiRico as General Manager and Head of International.

Jennifer DiRico, General Manager and Head of International (Photo: Business Wire)

Jennifer has spent the last six years in leadership roles at Toast, with significant experience building and scaling the company in the U.S. She has broad experience in senior finance and global operational roles, including time spent in local markets within Europe helping restaurants expand their footprint. Jennifer is a graduate of the University of Miami and holds an MBA from Simmons School of Management.

“Toast has an incredible opportunity to provide our platform to restaurants in international markets,” said Chris Comparato, Chairman and CEO, Toast. “Jennifer is a collaborative leader that brings a proven track record of building operations and finance teams to enable growth at scale. Her experience and deep industry knowledge will help elevate our international ambitions, and I’m thrilled that she will be leading this important initiative for Toast.”

“The restaurant industry is transforming to address undeniable trends in the world across labor, supply chain and guest adoption of technology,” said Jennifer DiRico, General Manager and Head of International, Toast. “Toast has a proven playbook in the U.S., helping more than 57,000 restaurant locations navigate these changes and thrive. I am excited to bring my experience growing Toast in the U.S. as we begin to execute on our vision to serve restaurants on a global scale.”

About Toast
Toast [NYSE: TOST] is the all-in-one platform built for restaurants of all sizes. Toast provides a single platform of software as a service (SaaS) products and financial technology solutions that give restaurants everything they need to run their business across point of sale, operations, digital ordering and delivery, marketing and loyalty, and team management. By serving as the restaurant operating system across dine-in, takeout, and delivery channels, Toast helps restaurants streamline operations, increase revenue and deliver amazing guest experiences. For more information, visit www.toasttab.com

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FAQ

Who is the new General Manager at Toast (NYSE: TOST)?

Jennifer DiRico has been appointed General Manager and Head of International at Toast.

What experience does Jennifer DiRico bring to Toast's international operations?

DiRico has six years of leadership experience at Toast, with extensive knowledge in finance and operations, particularly in U.S. and European markets.

How many restaurants does Toast currently support?

Toast supports over 57,000 restaurant locations in the U.S.

What is Toast's plan for international markets?

Toast aims to leverage its proven platform to expand operations in international markets under Jennifer DiRico's leadership.