Staffing

Blaze Pizza adds 2 to executive team

Kevin Moran is Blaze Pizza's new chief development officer. Provided.

June 22, 2023

Blaze Pizza has announced two additions to its leadership team. Kevin Moran has taken the position of chief development officer, while Johnny Tellez joins the team as chief operations officer, according to a press release.

Moran has more than two decades in financial planning and accounting. He previously serves as VP of strategic development. At Blaze Pizza, he will nurture strategic alliances and accelerate the brand's global growth trajectory.

Johnny Tellez is Blaze Pizza's new chief operations officer. Provided.

Tellez has served in several leadership positions at high-profile restaurant chains, most recently as vice president of training and operations at Focus Brands International. As COO of Blaze he will be the driving force behind the pizza brand's operational endeavors, ensuring flawless delivery and uniform quality across the brand.

"We are pleased to announce the addition of Kevin and Johnny to our executive team at Blaze Pizza. Their outstanding qualifications and proven track record of success assure us of our continued ability to provide an exemplary experience for our franchisees and patrons as we move forward into our next phase of expansion," Beto Guajardo, CEO of Blaze Pizza, said in the press release. "As we maintain our leadership position in the fast-casual pizza industry, their contributions will be vital in achieving our strategic goals."