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Get filing alertsShake Shack expands Board to 9 members, appoints retail veteran Christiane Pendarvis
Filed June 12, 2026 · Period ending June 8, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Christiane Pendarvis appointed as independent Class II director effective July 2, 2026, bringing 25+ years of direct-to-consumer and omni-channel retail experience from Victoria's Secret, Savage X Fenty, and other major brands.
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Board size increased from 8 to 9 members. Pendarvis will serve on the Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee and stand for shareholder election at the 2029 Annual Meeting.
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Summary
Shake Shack added a ninth board member by appointing Christiane Pendarvis, a retail executive with deep experience in consumer brands and omni-channel operations. Currently Co-CEO of PATTERN Beauty and formerly Co-President of Savage X Fenty, Pendarvis has spent over 25 years leading direct-to-consumer businesses at companies including Victoria's Secret, Aerie, and Old Navy. Her appointment reflects the company's focus on strengthening its retail and customer experience capabilities.
For retail investors, this is a routine governance action that modestly strengthens the Board's expertise in consumer-facing operations. The addition of an experienced retail operator could prove valuable as Shake Shack continues expanding its footprint and refining its customer experience strategy. Watch for any strategic shifts in digital ordering, loyalty programs, or store format innovations that might benefit from Pendarvis's omni-channel background in upcoming quarters.
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Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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Ms. Pendarvis has since October 2023 served as Co-CEO of PATTERN Beauty By Tracee Ellis Ross, where she is responsible for all aspects of the business in partnership with the company’s founder, Ms. Ellis Ross. Ms. Pendarvis previously served as Co-President of Savage X Fenty from January 2020 to May 2023. Ms. Pendarvis has over 25 years of experience leading direct-to-consumer and omni-channel consumer businesses, having held executive positions with top retailers and Fortune 500 companies including Victoria’s Secret, Aerie, Old Navy, Minted and FullBeauty Brands.
The new director brings over 25 years of direct-to-consumer and omni-channel retail experience, currently serving as Co-CEO of PATTERN Beauty and previously as Co-President of Savage X Fenty. Her background at major retailers like Victoria's Secret, Aerie, and Old Navy aligns with Shake Shack's consumer-facing business model.
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The Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Shake Shack Inc. (the “Company”), upon the recommendation of its Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, approved an increase to the size of the Board of the Company from eight to nine members and appointed Christiane Pendarvis to fill the vacancy so created, effective as of July 2, 2026 (the “Effective Date”). Ms. Pendarvis will serve as a Class II director and will stand for election at the Company’s 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
The Board expanded from 8 to 9 members and appointed Christiane Pendarvis as an independent Class II director effective July 2, 2026. She will serve on the Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee and stand for election at the 2029 Annual Meeting. This is a routine governance action adding experienced retail leadership to the Board.
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