Mr. Mennen has served as our Lead Independent Director since August 11, 2025, a member of our Board of Directors since June 2024, a member of our Audit Committee and Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee since June 2024, and Chair of our Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee since August 11, 2025. With over two decades of experience, Mr. Mennen has led technology organizations across various industries globally. He has an extensive background as a chief digital, technology, and information officer, leveraging technology to create competitive business advantages, drive transformation, and enhance customer experiences.
Mr. Mennen serves as the chief information and technology officer for Shake Shack (NYSE: SHAK) since January 2025. Shake Shack is a leader in the restaurant industry, serving elevated versions of American classics using only the best ingredients. Previously, he served as an executive officer of Rite Aid Corporation (at the time NYSE: RAD), a leading drug store chain, from January 2019 to July 2023. As the executive vice president and chief digital and technology officer, Mr. Mennen was responsible for all aspects of the company’s technology and information operations, digital and ecommerce business.
Before Rite Aid, Mr. Mennen led technology organizations across several industries, as the chief digital and information officer of CompuCom Systems from September 2016 until December 2018, the vice president of enterprise architecture and technology innovation for Estée Lauder Companies (NYSE: EL) from September 2014 until August 2016, and at Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) from November 2009 to August 2014, ultimately serving as the regional chief information officer for Asia Pacific and Japan, based in Malaysia.
Mr. Mennen holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Kansas. Since 2018, Mr. Mennen sits on the University of Kansas Business School Advisory Board for Business Analytics and Information Systems.
Mr. Mennen brings a unique and highly valuable perspective to the Board at the intersection of digital innovation, cybersecurity, and ecommerce. His expertise in digital P&L ownership and leadership of complex business and technology transformations make him a key voice in shaping strategic direction, overseeing digital risk, and guiding growth initiatives. His experience enables the Board to better anticipate emerging trends, modernize operations, and drive sustained value creation.
Mr Mennen is a life long dog parent and the proud owner of an English Cream Golden Retriever named Nacho.