Blaze Pizza recently announced the latest addition to its executive team. Building on its current growth momentum, Blaze Pizza welcomed Christian Kuhn as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). In his new role with the premier pizza brand, Kuhn will support Blaze Pizza’s continued growth with enhancements to its menu, ease of ordering and digital infrastructure.
“We have built a world-class team of corporate support staff that are the best in their fields,” says Beto Guajardo, CEO of Blaze Pizza. “With Christian, we are eager to continue building a leading brand and fast-casual concept that is beloved throughout the nation during our next phase of marketing activation.”
Kuhn, with over 25 years of experience in marketing and multi-brand commercial engines, is renowned for his innovative approach to brand loyalty, marketing, revenue growth and business profitability. In his most recent role as Head of Loyalty and VP of Customer Engagement and Partnerships at Focus Brands, he managed six loyalty programs, spearheading commercial strategies and customer engagement capabilities. Before Focus Brands, he spent 9 years at Hilton where he was the VP of Global Marketing for both the Focused Service Brands and the Extended Stay Brands and two years as Global Head and VP of Marketing for Hilton Grand Vacations where he oversaw all cross-company marketing, segmentation, customer acquisition, digital demand, social media, and partnership initiatives.
“Blaze Pizza has revolutionized the made-to-order pizza industry, boasting some of the most outstanding franchisees in the business. With Brentwood Associates as an exceptional partner, and the leadership of Beto who has assembled an incredible team, Blaze Pizza is poised for sustained success and innovation in this highly competitive space. Throughout my career, I have built a reputation for innovative thinking and data driven marketing programs that drive real measurable results, and I can’t wait to bring this experience to Blaze Pizza,” adds Kuhn.
Since its inception in 2011, Blaze Pizza has revolutionized the dining experience with its customizable made-to-order menu, expanding its dynamic concept to more than 330 restaurants across 38 states and six countries. With a commitment to quality ingredients, Blaze Pizza offers savory, fast fire’d pizzas that cater to individual preferences while allowing guests to watch their pizzas cook to perfection in just 180 seconds.
