CAVA Names John Ludeke Chief Marketing Officer
Key Highlights
- ➤CAVA (CAVA) appoints John Ludeke chief marketing officer, effective October 12
- ➤Ludeke will lead marketing as CAVA expands nationally and deepens guest loyalty
- ➤Ludeke previously helped grow Dr. Squatch to $500 million in revenue
Expert Statements
Brett Schulman, Co-founder and CEO of CAVA
“John is a proven builder of culturally relevant consumer brands and a thoughtful, passionate leader who knows how to turn brand belief into business momentum”
Brett Schulman, Co-founder and CEO of CAVA
“One of the things that stands out about John is his ability to quickly understand the essence of a consumer brand and translate it into a meaningful marketing strategy that is relevant, distinctive, and true to the brand.”
Brett Schulman, Co-founder and CEO of CAVA
“We have a unique, category-defining opportunity at CAVA to bring the flavors, hospitality, and generosity of the Mediterranean to even more people.”
Brett Schulman, Co-founder and CEO of CAVA
“John brings the experience to help us do that, along with a leadership style grounded in curiosity, agility, positivity, and collective ambition.”
John Ludeke, Chief Marketing Officer of CAVA
“CAVA has built something truly special: a brand rooted in great food, warm hospitality and a clear point of view on how food should make people feel”
John Ludeke, Chief Marketing Officer of CAVA
“The company has tremendous momentum and a powerful opportunity to shape the future of the industry.”
John Ludeke, Chief Marketing Officer of CAVA
“I’m excited to join this team, learn from the team who has built CAVA and help bring CAVA’s Mediterranean spirit to even more guests and communities.”
CAVA, the category-defining Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant brand, today announced the appointment of John Ludeke as Chief Marketing Officer, strengthening its leadership team as the company deepens its relationship with guests, expands nationally and continues to build one of the most distinctive brands in the restaurant industry.
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