Who are Sweetgreen's decision-makers?
Sweetgreen remains founder-led by Jonathan Neman, with finance, technology, operations, and concept leadership important to 2026 buying decisions.
- CEO
- Jonathan Neman
- CTO/key exec
- Wouleta Ayele
- Founded
- 2007
- Employees
- 1,001-5,000+
- HQ
- Los Angeles, CA
- Notable
- Georgetown co-founders
- Jonathan NemanCo-Founder, President, CEO and ChairCo-founder; since 2007Public face of the company and leader of the turnaround plan.
- Nicolas JammetCo-Founder, Chief Concept Officer and DirectorCo-founder; since 2007Leads concept, food, and brand experience rooted in hospitality.
- Jamie McConnellChief Financial Officer and TreasurerEffective September 2025Former Chipotle finance executive appointed during Sweetgreen's transformation period.
- Wouleta AyeleChief Technology OfficerPublic management-team listingTechnology leader tied to digital ordering and restaurant tech.
Who leads Sweetgreen?
Jonathan Neman is co-founder, president, CEO, and chair. Nicolas Jammet remains a co-founder and chief concept officer, while Jamie McConnell became CFO in September 2025.
Who actually makes buying decisions at Sweetgreen?
Buying committees are likely split across operations, finance, technology, supply chain, real estate, marketing, and restaurant field leadership. Automation, digital, and store operations deals will require cross-functional approval.
How is Sweetgreen organized as it scales?
Sweetgreen is organized around restaurants, digital ordering, menu/concept, supply chain, technology, and public-company finance. Infinite Kitchen creates a separate operational stakeholder group for automation and throughput.
As of June 2026.Sources:Sweetgreen Jonathan Neman bioSweetgreen management listing
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