MOD Pizza announced Monday the appointment of Beth Scott as new CEO of the company as cofounder and longtime CEO Scott Svenson steps down as chief executive in a planned leadership transition for the Seattle-based pizza company. Svenson will remain on at MOD Pizza as executive chairperson of the company after serving as CEO for 15 years.
“When Ally and I founded MOD, we knew we would eventually transition out of the daily operations of the business to focus on those things we are most passionate about – our purpose of serving people, time in stores with the Squad and the future of MOD,” Svenson said in a statement. “After an extensive search, Ally, I, and the entire board were deeply impressed by Beth’s track record and inspired by her commitment to operational excellence, world-class customer service and upholding the values that have always embodied the spirit of MOD. Beth is the perfect person to lead MOD in its next chapter, and she has all that it takes to ensure MOD fulfills on its enormous potential.”
Before joining MOD Pizza, Beth Scott was chief restaurant officer of Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, where she oversaw operations and development teams. Before that, she served as president of Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse for four years with Bloomin’ Brands and has also held executive leadership positions with Disney Parks & Resorts and Hilton. In total, she has more than two decades of experience in the restaurant and hospitality sectors.
“I am thrilled by the opportunity to join MOD, a powerful brand that is known for its enlightened approach to doing business and is celebrated for the impact it has made on the people and the communities it serves,” Beth Scott said in a statement. “I look forward to working with Scott, Ally and the entire team to build upon the remarkable legacy they have forged, while maximizing our impact and driving the business forward.”
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