Sitting down with Nick Scarpino, the CEO of Giordano's, for the 50th episode of The CEO Series felt fitting — especially as the legendary Chicago pizza brand celebrates its own 50th anniversary. Nick's story stood out immediately. Formerly the CMO at Portillo's, another iconic brand, Nick took an unconventional path to the CEO seat, a reminder that leadership journeys are rarely linear. Throughout our conversation, it was clear that his transition from marketing executive to CEO was rooted in a consistent focus on the guest experience and a deep commitment to team development.

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