Full Name
Clark Matthews
Job Title
CIO
Company Name
El Pollo Loco, Inc.
Speaker Bio
Clark Matthews, a seasoned technology leader with a passion for transforming the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) landscape through innovative digital solutions. With over 34 years of experience in the restaurant & information technology realm, Clark Matthews has consistently driven operational excellence and customer-centricity within the restaurant industry.

As the Vice President of Information Technology at El Pollo Loco, Clark Matthews has played an instrumental role in shaping the brand's technological infrastructure. Under Clark Matthews leadership, the restaurant chain has successfully harnessed cutting-edge technologies to optimize many facets of its operations, from streamlined online ordering, loyalty, and delivery platforms to seamless point-of-sale systems. Clark Matthews strategic and creative approach has elevated the customer and employee experience and is helping to fuel the company's growth potential.

With an unwavering commitment to innovation, Clark Matthews has cultivated a culture of collaboration among cross-functional teams, fostering creativity and agility in tackling complex technological challenges. Clark Matthews ability to align technology initiatives with business objectives has resulted in a string of achievements, including increased efficiency, enhanced system security, and real-time analytics for informed decision-making.

In summary, Clark Matthews stands for innovation in the QSR sector, driving El Pollo Loco's technological evolution. With his forward-thinking mindset and deep expertise, Clark Matthews continues to revolutionize how technology and restaurant intersect.