Giordano’s Appoints Nick Scarpino As CEO To Succeed Yorgo Koutsogiorgas

Nov 22, 2024•9 months ago

Company

Giordano’s

ChicagoFood and Beverage

Description

Giordano’s announced the retirement of Yorgo Koutsogiorgas, CEO since 2011, effective December 9, 2024, who will continue to serve as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors and Advisor. Nick Scarpino, departing Chief Marketing Officer of Portillo’s, will join Giordano’s as the next CEO over the coming weeks.

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Company

Giordano’s

Location

Chicago, Illinois, United States

About

Giordano's World Famous Deep-Dish Pizza has been serving its world-famous pizza for 50 years when founders and immigrant brothers Efren and Joseph Boglio introduced their mother's stuffed pizza recipe to Chicago in 1974. Becoming one of the originators of what is now internationally known as Chicago-style stuffed pizza, Giordano's currently operates over 60 restaurants across the country.

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