CURT GARNER
CHIEF CUSTOMER AND TECHNOLOGY OFFICER, CHIPOTLE
WHY: Runs all things digital and tech for Orange County’s most valuable publicly traded company. His team drives digital sales through the company’s gold-standard app, voice-bot ordering and Chipotlanes, drive-thru lanes designed exclusively for mobile pickup orders.
IN THE NEWS: In 2022, Garner took an investment approach to innovation by creating Cultivate Next, a $50M venture for early-stage investments into companies who share Chipotle’s ethos. In 2024, Chipotle doubled funds to $100M.
NOTABLE: Came to Chipotle from Starbucks, where he spent nearly 18 years serving in various tech roles including chief information officer.
QUOTABLE: “Our decision to double our commitment to our Cultivate Next venture fund is a clear indicator that we are investing in the right companies that we can learn from and utilize to improve the human experience of our restaurant teams, farmers and suppliers.”
