Jack in the Box Inc. names company veteran as CFO
Jack in the Box Inc. has officially welcomed its new finance chief.
Dawn Hooper, a company veteran of 25 years, has rejoined the quick-serve chain as CFO effective immediately. She previously served as interim principal financial officer for Jack in the Box from August 2020 to January 2021, from February 2023 to August 2023, and from October 2024 to present, and most recently held the role of senior VP and controller since December 2022.
Hooper has been with Jack in the Box since October 2000 and throughout her tenure, has held key leadership roles within Jack in the Box’s finance organization, including assistant controller, VP of financial reporting, and senior manager of corporate accounting.
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“Dawn brings deep financial expertise, institutional knowledge, and proven leadership to the CFO role,” said Lance Tucker, CEO of Jack in the Box. “I’ve had the privilege of working with her throughout my tenure at the company, including during my time as CFO from 2018 to 2020, when her guidance and partnership were invaluable. She has been instrumental in supporting the company through periods of transformation, and the Board and I have full confidence in her ability to lead our finance organization as we execute on our ‘Jack on Track’ plan and beyond.”
Prior to joining Jack in the Box, Hooper began her career with KPMG LLP where she worked from September 1993 to September 2000. She has more than 30 years of experience in accounting and finance.
“Having been part of this company’s evolution over the past 25 years, I am honored to step into this role as CFO at such a pivotal time for Jack in the Box and continue contributing to a company I care deeply about,” said Hooper. “With strong fundamentals already in place, my focus will be on improving long-term financial performance, streamlining our business model, and positioning the company for sustainable growth in the years ahead.”
Headquartered in San Diego, Jack in the Box Inc. operates approximately 2,180 Jack in the Box restaurants across 22 states, and approximately 590 Del Taco restaurants across 17 states.
