Lou Malnati's Names Younglove-Webb New CEO

BUFFALO GROVE, IL — As a former Chicago-area resident and longtime customer, Julie Younglove-Webb knows a thing or two about deep dish pizza and Lou Malnati's. The former Auntie Anne's executive was recently named the new chief executive officer of the Buffalo Grove based company, effective Monday.

"Julie brings the right mix of restaurant know-how and genuine appreciation for what we've built here," said Marc Malnati, owner of Lou Malnati's. "She's proven she can grow great food brands while staying true to their roots, and that's exactly our vision for Lou Malnati's."

At Auntie Anne's, a GoTo Foods brand, Younglove-Webb most recently served as senior vice president and chief brand officer. Her industry background also includes senior leadership roles at Domino's Pizza and Potbelly Corporation, where she oversaw corporate and restaurant operations, respectively.

"I'm so excited to join a company that has such strong Chicago roots and a long tradition of quality," Younglove-Webb said. "Lou Malnati's stands for everything that I care about in restaurant leadership, real recipes, warm hospitality and a family feel. My goal is to keep that tradition alive and help the company thrive."