Staffing

Church's Texas Chicken taps Neel Patel as VP strategy, growth

March 28, 2023

Church's Texas Chicken has named Neel Patel as the brand's vice president, strategy and growth, a newly created role. He reports directly to CEO Joe Guith, according to a press release.

Patel will drive strategic planning, data and analytics and business transformation in addition to accelerating growth initiatives across all aspects of the business, including marketing, development, finance, supply chain and international.

"I'm thrilled to join this impressive team of driven leaders as we collaborate on the future of Church's Texas Chicken," Patel said in the press release. "It's an exciting time to join a company with such incredible potential, and I look forward to growing the brand and elevating the business as we work towards becoming a leading global fried chicken chain."

Patel joins the company from McKinsey & Company where he led growth-focused client engagements across several industries, including food and retail.

"Neel is a strong leader who is well-versed in brand strategy and growth initiatives," Guith said in the press release. "He will be a great addition to our team as we look towards a promising future for the company."

Texas Chicken and Church's Texas Chicken have more than 1,500 locations in 24 countries.