Chipotle Chief People Officer Marissa Andrada: “ Being kind is infectious and is the foundation for the willingness to give; You never know what someone may be going through, so be kind to everyone, all the time”

I would inspire a movement for kindness. Being kind goes a long way. It is so basic, and we are all capable of being kind. Being kind is also infectious and is the foundation for the willingness to give. You never know what someone may be going through, so be kind to everyone, all the time.

I had the distinct pleasure to interview Marissa Andrada. Marissa joined Chipotle as Chief People Officer in April 2018. Prior to joining Chipotle, Ms. Andrada was Senior Vice President of Human Resources & Chief Human Resources Officer at Kate Spade & Company from July 2016 through October 2017, and Senior Vice President of Partner Resources for Starbucks Coffee Company from November 2010 to March 2016. Prior to Starbucks, she served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources at GameStop Corporation and Head of Human Resources at Red Bull North America. Ms. Andrada has a Masters of Business degree from Pepperdine…