Portillo?s announced the appointments of Keith Correia as Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Nick Scarpino as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Both leaders will play key roles for the business as Portillo?s expands and scales nationwide. Mr. Correia joins Portillo?s after serving as Chief Information Officer at Steak ?n Shake, where he led a comprehensive technology revitalization for the nearly 90-year-old American brand.

Prior to that, he held various leadership roles at American Dairy Queen Corporation, including Vice President of Technology Innovation, Vice President of Concept Support, and Vice President of Operations. As Portillo?s first CIO, Mr. Correia will oversee the expansion of the company?s IT platform and guide the team to modernize and improve efficiencies across Portillo?s tech platforms to benefit both team members and guests. In his new role, Mr. Scarpino?s vision and expertise will remain instrumental in continuing to elevate the beloved Chicago brand?s profile as it expands nationwide, while staying true to Portillo?s rich heritage and commitment to quality.