Shake Shack Inc. has hired Katherine Fogertey as CFO. She will be responsible for accounting and control, financial planning and analysis, operations finance, investor relations and external reporting, according to a press release.

Fogertey replaces Shake Shack's former CFO, Tara Comonte, who left in March to become CEO of TMRW Life Sciences, a life sciences technology company based in New York

"I am excited to welcome Katie to the Shake Shack leadership team as CFO," Shake Shack CEO Randy Garutti said in the release. "She brings extensive financial experience, knowledge of our brand and deep industry and capital markets insights. I know Katie will be a natural fit in our Shake Shack culture, and I'm looking forward to working with her and our entire team as our business enters a new phase of exciting growth ahead."

Prior to joining Shake Shack, Fogertey spent over 15 years at Goldman Sachs in New York City, where she rose to lead analyst covering the restaurant sector. In that position, she had a heavy focus on the impact of technology and growth opportunities in the sector. Prior, she was a lead analyst for Derivatives and ETF research and has held various leadership roles during her tenure at Goldman Sachs, including co-head of the Global Investment Research Women's Network.

"I have always admired the incredible brand Shake Shack has built and maintained, while accelerating its expansion and growth across the globe," Fogertey said in the release. "I am beyond thrilled to be joining the team at such a pivotal time in the company's journey. The Shack brand is stronger than ever and well positioned to capitalize on all the many opportunities ahead."

Since the original Shake Shack opened in 2004 in NYC's Madison Square Park, the company has expanded to 330 locations in 32 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, and more than 100 international locations including London, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Philippines, Mexico, Istanbul, Dubai, Tokyo and Seoul.

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