Wingstop has promoted Donnie Upshaw from SVP of People to chief people officer.

"After nearly 4 years of transformational leadership and growth, I'm thrilled to congratulate Donnie on this wonderful achievement," Wingstop Chairman and CEO Charlie Morrison said in a company press release. "People are the foundation of our strategy and Donnie has made a tremendous impact on our talent framework and culture, which has propelled us forward with industry-leading growth."

Upshaw has been instrumental in instilling The Wingstop Way — the chain's differentiating cultural values defined by Service-Minded, Authentic, Entrepreneurial and Fun. He also led the process for the purchase and complete renovation of Wingstop's Global Support Center in Addison, Texas. Fully wind-powered and spanning more than 75,000 square feet, the building features areas that promote collaboration and deliver an enhanced office environment while supporting Wingstop's mission to Serve the World Flavor, according to the release.

As CPO, Upshaw will continue leading culture and the talent management strategy for Wingstop's GSC and corporate restaurants.

Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Dallas, Wingstop Inc. has over 1,650 locations worldwide.

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