The executive was promoted from her role as vice president of HR
Wingstop Inc. last week (22 Nov) announced two executive promotions.
The US-based fast food chain appointed Donnie Upshaw as SVP of People – she was previously Vice President of HR.
They concurrently appointed Christina Clarke as Chief Marketing Officer, previously interim Chief Marketing Officer at Wingstop.
“Cultivating and promoting talent within our organization is a cornerstone of the path toward long-term growth and success at Wingstop,” said Charlie Morrison, Chairman and CEO at Wingstop.
“Christina has contributed tremendously to our marketing strategy, and Donnie’s extensive expertise in talent management has already proved fruitful to our growing talent base.
“Both Christina and Donnie embody the leadership qualities that will continue to help us execute against our growth strategy.”
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Upon joining Wingstop in 2018, Upshaw made a tremendous impact on the organization by refining the talent management framework and helping build a culture and organization that has positioned them for their next phase of growth.
As SVP of People, Upshaw will continue building the company’s talent and culture by anchoring the people strategy to the organization’s goal of becoming a top 10 global restaurant brand.
Her decades of experience in HR across various industries have made her an expert in areas such as business consulting, talent development as well as talent acquisition.
Both leaders joined the company in 2018 and have since made significant contributions to the overall business strategy.
