After more than 30 years of running the Athens, Georgia-based premium chicken QSR, the renowned Zaxby's CEO and Co-Founder Zach McLeroy would become chairman of the company beginning in January 2022. The incoming chief executive officer of the business is Bernard Acoca. Acoca's expertise will significantly aid the company's expansion in managing some of the best restaurant concepts in the country, and McLeroy's continuous involvement will...
Gino Pozzo was born in 1942 and was the son of Italian immigrants, Vincenzo and Maria. He moved with his family to Brooklyn when he was just a few weeks old. He started working as a grocery store bagger at $1.50 a day, but he eventually saved up enough money to open what would become one of the most lucrative companies in the world: Gino's Pizzeria & Restaurant at 515 Kings Highway in Brooklyn, New York City. After a few years, he was able...
Kelcy Warren has helped to pioneer America's natural gas renaissance, overseeing the construction of more than 41,000 miles of pipeline. He earned a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Southern Methodist University and an MBA in finance from Vanderbilt University. In 1983, Warren joined Enterprise Products where he worked as chief financial officer until 1986 when he was named president and chief operating officer. He left Enterprise...
Bernard Acoca is the new Chief Executive Officer of Zaxby's Chicken, a popular North American restaurant chain. Acoca has been appointed by the company's current owner, Asset Investment Management. Acoca graduated from UNC Chapel Hill and has held management positions in several major corporations. He is best known as the leader of the former McDonalds’ with over 6,000 locations and as part of the billion-dollar restaurant group Allied Domecq...
American businessman, investor, and philanthropist Robert Kraft is the CEO of The Kraft Group. The New England Patriots, a portfolio of more than 100 projects, and private equity firms are some of his possessions. Career Journey Robert Kraft started his career as a Johnson & Johnson Corporation sales trainee. Subsequently, he joined the New York Stock Exchange and worked there for over a decade. The family moved to Brookline, Massachusetts,...
Raffaele Riva is a businessman, investor, and philanthropist who has had incredible success in his life. He is the founder and CEO of Aurea Multi-Family Group, a company specializing in real estate investment, development, and management. This article will take a closer look at Riva's life and what makes him so successful. We will also explore his thoughts on business and investing. Raffaele Riva was born in Italy and moved to England at 16. He...
The combustion engine is expected to eventually be replaced by electric cars as the world prepares for a more sustainable future. Even though hydrogen-powered cars are currently being developed, EVs are becoming more popular. All types of vehicles, including buses, trucks, and cars, will still be running on tires even if the transportation industry uses different types of fuels. Katelyn Berry, who is the vice president and general manager of...
Richard Liu Qiangdong was recognized as China's most successful tech entrepreneur. He founded JD.com and was ranked third on the list of the world's largest e-commerce firms in 2014 by a Hitwise report. Qiangdong is also one of China's wealthiest entrepreneurs. Richard Liu embodies the founder and CEO style with his straightforward personality and business acumen, from which he draws tremendous value for his company, which has risen to...
Stephen Bittel is the CEO of the Terranova Corporation, a leading commercial real estate company based in Southern Florida. He comes from Miami, and apart from running his business, he’s dedicated to serve the local community. This is evidenced by the fact that he holds various board positions at non-profit and political organizations. An article entitled " Stephen Bittel’s Terranova Buys Corner Property On Miracle Mile In Coral Gables",...
Bernard Acoca Zaxby's CEO is the CEO of one of America's largest restaurant chains, with over 1,500 locations in the United States and Canada. Bernard Acoca has led the company from its humble beginnings in Georgia to a nationally recognized force in fast-casual dining. Under his leadership, Zaxby's (NASDAQ: ZBYS) has experienced a steady rise in the stock market and has maintained its position as one of the nation's favorite fast-food...