Jack in the Box Inc. announced that Eduardo Luz has been appointed to its Board of Directors as an independent director. The company also announced that David Goebel and Madeleine Kleiner will retire from the Board, effective May 8, 2026. With these actions, the Board will reduce its size to nine members.
Mr. Luz joins as part of Jack in the Box?s continued focus on maintaining a best-in-class Board, which has resulted in significant refreshment over the past year. The Board will continue to evaluate opportunities for additional refreshment to ensure its composition and skillsets continue to reflect the evolving needs of the business. Mr. Luz has over 30 years of experience building and growing businesses and brands across the restaurant and consumer goods industries, with global expertise in scaled platforms. Mr. Luz most recently served as CEO of P. F. Chang?s, where he drove performance through streamlined operations, investment in digital capabilities, and value-oriented offerings that enhanced the global guest experience.
Prior to P. F. Chang?s, Mr. Luz served as Chief Brand and Concept Officer at Panera Bread, leading brand strategy and integrated digital, marketing, and menu innovation functions. Earlier in his career, Mr. Luz served as Zone President, North America and President, Grocery business unit at The Kraft Heinz Company. Mr. Luz started his career as a management consultant at Accenture and holds an MBA from The Wharton School.
