Retail Veteran Venki Krishnababu Joins Dutch Bros Coffee as Chief Technology and Information Officer
16 12월 2024 - 10:30PM
Business Wire
Dutch Bros Inc. (“Dutch Bros”) (NYSE: BROS), one of the
fastest-growing brands in the quick service beverage industry in
the United States by location count, today announced that lauded
retail veteran Venki Krishnababu has joined Dutch Bros Coffee as
the drive-thru beverage company’s new Chief Technology and
Information Officer. Krishnababu brings nearly 30 years of
experience leading transformational, enterprise-shaping strategies
and a proven track record of creating business value through
technology, innovation, and partnerships.
“Venki has deep experience leading technology strategies across
multiple functions, including data and analytics, cybersecurity,
and digital transformations,” said Christine Barone, CEO and
president of Dutch Bros. “Above all, though, Venki is known for his
people-centric leadership, which aligns perfectly with Dutch Bros
culture. His leadership will be key as we continue to invest in
technology to enhance our customer experience.”
Krishnababu assumed the role of Chief Technology and Information
Officer on Dec. 16, 2024. Prior to joining Dutch Bros, he capped a
seven year career with lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) as
Chief Technology Officer. Prior to lululemon, Krishnababu was Chief
Technology Officer at Premera Blue Cross and in various leadership
roles over 16 years at Nordstrom.
“Dutch Bros is one of the most innovative rapidly growing coffee
chains, known for its friendly service, delicious drinks, and
vibrant atmosphere. What truly sets Dutch Bros apart from other
coffee chains is its people-centric culture,” said Krishnababu.
“Technology is such a critical component in delivering great
customer experiences, building community, helping our Broistas and
scale the enterprise to the future. My perennial focus will be to
position technology as a strategic enabler of the company while
embodying Dutch Bros' people-first culture. I am excited and look
forward to working with Dutch Bros, to serve our customers, teams,
and business.”
About Dutch Bros
Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE: BROS) is a high growth operator and
franchisor of drive-thru shops that focus on serving high QUALITY,
hand-crafted beverages with unparalleled SPEED and superior
SERVICE. Founded in 1992 by brothers Dane and Travis Boersma, Dutch
Bros began with a double-head espresso machine and a pushcart in
Grants Pass, Oregon. While espresso-based beverages are still at
the core of what we do, Dutch Bros now offers a wide variety of
unique, customizable cold and hot beverages that delight a broad
array of customers. We believe Dutch Bros is more than just the
products we serve—we are dedicated to making a massive difference
in the lives of our employees, customers and communities. This
combination of hand-crafted and high-quality beverages, our unique
drive-thru experience and our community-driven, people-first
culture has allowed us to successfully open new shops and continue
to share the “Dutch Luv” at more than 950 locations across 18
states as of September 30, 2024.
To learn more about Dutch Bros, visit https://www.dutchbros.com,
follow Dutch Bros on Instagram, Facebook, X, and TikTok, and
download the Dutch Bros app to earn points and score rewards!
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