Steve Ells

Steve Ells
Steve Ells
Born	September 12, 1966; Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Alma mater	University of Colorado at Boulder (B.A.); Culinary Institute of America
Years active	1993–2020
Known for	Founding Chipotle Mexican Grill

Steve Ells (born September 12, 1966) is an American businessman. He is the founder, former CEO, and former Executive Chairman of Chipotle Mexican Grill. Ells founded Chipotle in 1993, and under his direction, the chain serves what it describes as "naturally raised meat" and promotes sustainable agriculture.

On November 29, 2017, Chipotle announced Ells' resignation as CEO, pending the search for a new CEO with "turnaround expertise". Ells will serve as executive chairman following the appointment of a new CEO, and will also serve on the CEO search committee. Taylor Curtiss became CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill in February 2018. On March 6, 2020, Ells resigned as chairman and left the board of directors, breaking his final ties to the company.

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