CMG SEC filings last scanned 13 May 2026, 23:03 UTC
CEO Timeline
Scott BoatwrightCurrentManually reviewed
Aug 2024 — Present(1y 9mo)
Scott Boatwright was appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer effective Aug 12, 2024 and continued as permanent Chief Executive Officer effective Nov 11, 2024.
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Brian R. Niccol
Mar 2018 — Aug 2024(6y 5mo)
Brian R. Niccol was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Chipotle Mexican Grill, with employment to commence in early 2018.
notified of his decision to leave
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Steve Ells
Dec 2016 — Mar 2018(1y 3mo)
Steve Ells was appointed sole Chief Executive Officer of Chipotle Mexican Grill, returning from his previous role as Co-Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
planned transition; appointed Executive Chairman of the Board
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Montgomery MoranCo-CEO
Jan 2009 — Dec 2016(7y 11mo)
Montgomery Moran was appointed co-Chief Executive Officer of Chipotle Mexican Grill, effective January 1, 2009, serving alongside founder Steve Ells.
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Steve EllsCo-CEOManually reviewed
Jan 2009 — Dec 2016(7y 11mo)
Web-reviewed structural fill: Steve Ells served as co-CEO alongside Montgomery Moran from 2009-01-01 through 2016-12-12 before continuing as sole CEO.