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Robert Lynch

Chief Executive Officer at Shake Shack
Board
Since May 20, 2024
Age
48 years
Education
Graduated from the University of Rochester with a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Business Administration.
Tenure
Joined Shake Shack in May 2024 as Chief Executive Officer and Board member, succeeding his previous leadership role at Papa John’s International.

Also at Shake Shack

KF
Katherine Fogertey
Chief Financial Officer
RPJ
Ronald Palmese Jr.
Chief Legal Officer
SS
Stephanie Sentell
Chief Operations Officer

About

Robert Lynch brings extensive leadership experience from the quick-service restaurant industry, having driven record global system-wide sales exceeding $5 billion during his tenure at Papa John’s International. His strategic vision and operational expertise were further honed through senior roles at Arby’s Restaurant Group and Taco Bell, where he played a key role in digital transformation and brand revitalization.

In addition to his operational roles, he has accumulated over 25 years of industry experience by holding pivotal positions at major brands, including senior roles at H.J. Heinz Company and Procter & Gamble. His multifaceted career demonstrates a commitment to fostering strong workplace cultures and leading transformative brand turnarounds.

Beyond his executive duties, he contributes at the board level, notably serving on the board of directors at Kontoor Brands, Inc. This blend of hands-on leadership and governance experience underscores his ability to guide companies through periods of significant growth and change.

$SHAK Performance Under Robert Lynch

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Papa John’s International, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer August 2019 - May 2024 Drove record global system-wide sales of over $5 billion across approximately 5,900 units
Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc. President August 2017 - August 2019 Oversaw operations and digital transformation with over 3,400 restaurants across eight countries
Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc. Brand President and Chief Marketing Officer September 2013 - August 2017 Led marketing, culinary, development, and digital initiatives
Taco Bell Vice President of Marketing 2012 - August 2013 Focused on marketing strategies for the brand
HJ Heinz Company Senior Role N/A Worked in the consumer packaged goods sector
Procter & Gamble Senior Role N/A Worked in the consumer packaged goods sector

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Kontoor Brands, Inc. (NYSE: KTB) Board of Directors Present Current active board membership

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Annual Base Salary$1.0 million AnnuallySubject to annual review by the Board
Signing Award (Cash)150% of Annual Base Salary (pro rata, approx. $1.5 million) Within 30 days after end of fiscal 2024Pro rata based on fiscal 2024 days prior to May 20, 2024; payable if employed through the payment date

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

Annual Performance Bonus

MetricValueDetails
Target Bonus$1.5 million 150% of annual base salary; prorated based on months employed in 2024
Maximum Bonus$2.0 million 200% of annual base salary if performance goals are exceeded
Payment ScheduleWithin 120 days after fiscal year-end Contingent on continuous employment through bonus payment date
Performance MetricsNot disclosed Based on company performance goals established by the Compensation Committee

Performance Stock Units (PSUs)

MetricValueDetails
Grant Date Fair Value$3.0 million Based on the 30-day trailing average closing stock price as of May 20, 2024
Vesting ScheduleVest in full on the 4th anniversary Subject to achievement of performance criteria set by the Compensation Committee and continued employment
Performance CriteriaNot explicitly disclosed Performance criteria allow for an adjustment from 0% to 200% of the awarded PSUs

No further specific performance metrics, thresholds, targets, weights, or evaluation period details were provided in the documents.