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Lauren Crowley named Sweetgreen chief people officer
Sweetgreen appoints Lauren Crowley as chief people officer after Starbucks tenure.
In brief
Sweetgreen appoints Lauren Crowley as chief people officer after Starbucks tenure. Sweetgreen named Lauren Crowley, former Starbucks executive, to chief people officer role effective October 26, 2026, replacing Adrienne Gemperle. Originally reported by Nation's Restaurant News.
Sweetgreen names new chief people officer
Sweetgreen has appointed Lauren Crowley to chief people officer role effective October 26, 2026.
Crowley replaces Adrienne Gemperle
Crowley replaces Adrienne Gemperle, who transitions out while working alongside Crowley through year end.
Crowley's background
Crowley brings two decades of experience including roles at OC Sports & Entertainment and Expedia Group.
Starbucks experience
At Starbucks, Crowley led U.S. retail HR operations supporting over 200,000 partners across 15,000 locations.
CEO statement
CEO Jonathan Neman praised Crowley's strategic vision and people-first leadership for Sweetgreen's growth.
Recent executive changes
Sweetgreen has made multiple C-suite shifts including Cindy Olsen as chief strategy officer in May.
Turnaround efforts
The chain is working to improve declining sales through executive changes and strategic shifts.
Other recent appointments
Ryan Slemons became chief development officer in April, and Jamie McConnell took CFO role last year.
The one thing
Sweetgreen named Lauren Crowley, former Starbucks executive, to chief people officer role effective October 26, 2026, replacing Adrienne Gemperle.
