Mod Pizza names new CEO as founder moves on to new role
A fast-casual artisan pizza chain know for its “purpose-led, people-first” culture has tapped a restaurant and hospitality veteran as chief executive.
Mod Super-Fast Pizza Holdings said that Beth Scott has joined the fast-growing company as CEO and a member of the board. As part of a planned transition, Scott Svenson, who co-founded the company in 2008 with his wife Ally and has led the business for the past 15 years, will assume the role of executive chairperson. In his new role, Svenson will remain fully committed to Mod Pizza with a focus on supporting Scott and the leadership team, while also leading the board, the company said.
Most recently, Scott she served as chief restaurant officer at Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, a half-billion-dollar business where she oversaw operations and development teams. Before that, she spent four years at Bloomin’ Brands as president of Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar.
In the hospitality sector, as VP at Hilton Hotels, Scott she led the food and beverage strategy across their luxury and full-service hotel brands. She was also with Disney Parks & Resorts, where she led food and beverage experience planning and integration as a global VP.
“When Ally and I founded Mod, we knew we would eventually transition out of the daily operations of the business to focus on those things we are most passionate about – our purpose of serving people, time in stores with the Squad and the future of Mod,” said Svenson. “After an extensive search, Ally, I, and the entire board were deeply impressed by Beth’s track record and inspired by her commitment to operational excellence, world-class customer service and upholding the values that have always embodied the spirit of Mod. Beth is the perfect person to lead Mod in its next chapter, and she has all that it takes to ensure Mod fulfills on its enormous potential.”
Mod operates more 540 locations across 29 states and Canada. Scott will be based in Mod’s support center in Bellevue, Wash.
“I am thrilled by the opportunity to join Mod, a powerful brand that is known for its enlightened approach to doing business and is celebrated for the impact it has made on the people and the communities it serves,” said Scott. “I look forward to working with Scott, Ally and the entire team to build upon the remarkable legacy they have forged, while maximizing our impact and driving the business forward.”