# Lauren Crowley named Sweetgreen chief people officer

> Sweetgreen appoints Lauren Crowley as chief people officer after Starbucks tenure.
- Title: Lauren Crowley named Sweetgreen chief people officer
- Summary: Sweetgreen appoints Lauren Crowley as chief people officer after Starbucks tenure. Sweetgreen named Lauren Crowley, former Starbucks executive, to chief…
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- Source: Nation's Restaurant News — https://nrn.com/fast-casual/sweetgreen-names-former-starbucks-exec-to-chief-people-officer-role
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Sweetgreen named Lauren Crowley, former Starbucks executive, to chief people officer role effective October 26, 2026, replacing Adrienne Gemperle.