Pokeworks
Diego Ortiz has extensive work experience in the food industry, with their most recent role being Chief Operating Officer at Pokéworks. Prior to that, they served as Vice President of Operations at Paris Baguette America from 2018 to 2021. From 2016 to 2020, they worked as an Operating Partner at Singla Network. Diego also worked as a Managing Partner at DWECO LLC in a Joint Venture with au bon pain from 2013 to 2020. Before that, they served as an Area Director at Au Bon Pain from 2006 to 2013. Diego's earlier roles include Multi Unit Manager at Columbia University in the City of New York from 2004 to 2006, District Manager at Au Bon Pain from 2001 to 2004, General Manager at Au Bon Pain from 1996 to 2001, and Assistant Manager at Abp corp from 1995 to 1996.
Diego Ortiz completed their high school education at George Washington High School from 1989 to 1993, earning a High School Diploma with a focus on Business. Diego then pursued further education at Borough of Manhattan Community College, where they studied Economics in the field of Business from 1993 to 1996, ultimately obtaining a degree in Business.
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Pokeworks
Pokeworks was founded in 2015 with the simple mission of spreading its love of poke – the crisp, fresh, healthy Hawaiian favorite – with the world. Pokeworks believes in living a healthy lifestyle and eating meals made from the freshest, highest quality ingredients from sustainable food sources. Pokeworks' innovative Poke Your Way™ approach is groundbreaking, offering guests limitless ways to customize their poke order to match their eating preferences including vegan, gluten-free, and other mindful diets. The Poke Burrito has developed a cult-like following, much like Pokeworks’ proprietary sauces, which range from sweet and spicy to savory. In 2022, the brand was honored to be named the “Top Poke Franchise” by Startups Magazine. Pokeworks has quickly expanded to become the leading fast-casual poke brand in the world with three consecutive years on Fast Casual’s “Top 100 Movers and Shakers” list. The brand has more than 60 locations across 20 states, with Taiwan, Mexico and Canada coming soon.