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7 Brew Appoints Stephanie Quillen as its First Chief People Officer

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The creation of the role reinforces 7 Brew’s commitment to cultivating a people-first company culture

7 Brew, the drive-thru beverage concept reimagining the industry with its speed of service, premium-quality drinks, and high-energy hospitality, today announced the appointment of Stephanie Quillen as its first Chief People Officer. As 7 Brew continues its bold national expansion, the new Chief People Officer role is designed to build the people, systems and strategy needed to support a brand that is fast-growing, fun and brimming with opportunity.

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7 Brew has appointed HR veteran Stephanie Quillen as its first Chief People Officer.

7 Brew has appointed HR veteran Stephanie Quillen as its first Chief People Officer.

“We are thrilled to welcome Stephanie to 7 Brew. Her passion for company culture and expertise in human resources make her an ideal leader for this crucial role on our leadership team,” said Chris Dawson, President of 7 Brew. “Our Brew Crew, our franchise partners, and our corporate employees are our most valuable asset, and their dedication drives our success every day. As we reach a pivotal point in our growth, I’m confident that Stephanie’s proven ability to create environments where teams and talent thrive will help shape 7 Brew into a high-performing, people-first environment.”

Quillen brings over 15 years of experience in this space, with a track record of developing people strategies and driving large-scale transformation across some of the world’s most recognizable brands. Most recently, as Principal Executive Advisor at Guild, she partnered with Fortune 500 companies to build future-ready workforces through transformational HR strategies. Prior to Guild, Quillen was VP of People at Indigo Ag, where she led global talent initiatives. She also held a series of senior HR leadership roles at Tyson Foods, including Head of People Strategy & HR Capabilities. Earlier in her career, Quillen spent five years at Walmart, specializing in executive selection, assessment strategy, hiring and global HR operations.

“I’m excited to join 7 Brew and for the opportunity to lead and enhance the employee experience,” said Quillen. “The Company’s commitment to a people-first culture is evident, and I look forward to leveraging my human resources experience to ensure we have the right infrastructure, strategies and development programs to make 7 Brew the best place our employees will ever work.”

7 Brew is gaining momentum as it expands across the U.S., with a mission to transform the drive-thru beverage experience by cultivating kindness and joy in every drink through its service, speed, quality, energy, and atmosphere – creating a cultural movement. As Chief People Officer, Quillen strengthens 7 Brew’s leadership team, furthering the Company’s dedication to fostering a positive culture, enhancing talent retention and development, and providing meaningful opportunities for career growth.

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About 7 Brew

7 Brew is a rapidly growing beverage concept that is revolutionizing how customers experience drive-thru service by igniting positivity into their any-time energy boost. 7 Brew serves espresso-based coffee, chillers, teas, infused energy, sodas, and more, all with an extra boost of kindness from its Brew Crew. The dream of 7 Brew came alive with the first “stand” in Rogers, AR, and its seven original coffees. Now, 7 Brew boasts more than 375 stands across the country, with plenty of room to grow.

In recent years, the brand has been recognized as “Breakout Brand of the Year” by QSR Magazine, and ranked as the fastest-growing chain in the U.S. by Datassential and Technomic.

For more information, visit www.7brew.com and follow 7 Brew on Instagram (@7brewcoffee), TikTok (@7brewcoffee), Facebook (facebook.com/7brewcoffee) and X (Twitter) (@7BrewCoffee).

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