Darin Harris

Darin Harris has more than 25 years of leadership experience encompassing operations, franchising, brand strategy, international, and development. He began his role as Jack in the Box CEO and Board Director in June 2020 plus CEO of Del Taco upon the acquisition in March of 2022. At Jack in the Box, Mr. Harris has set out on a mission to clarify the brand’s purpose and culture, craft a brand strategy, improve operational execution and restaurant profitability, reconnect with its franchisees, ignite growth, and build a world-class leadership team.

Prior to Jack in the Box, Mr. Harris was CEO of flexible working company IWG PLC, where he led one of the fastest growing businesses in the world. He led the expansion of the IWG companies, including the Regus and Spaces brands, while playing a key role in developing IWG’s franchise offering and pursuing strategic alternatives for the North American business.

Mr. Harris served as Chief Executive Officer of CiCi’s Enterprises from August 2013 to January 2018. During his tenure he was responsible for the revitalization of the CiCi’s brand and expanding JMC Distribution to serve additional restaurant customers.

Mr. Harris has also held a variety of senior level executive positions driving growth and global business development, across well-known diverse brands such as Arby’s, Pizza Hut, Primrose Schools, Captain D’s Seafood, and Hudson Foods.

An important part of his leadership journey were the years he spent as a multi-unit franchise owner of Papa John’s and Qdoba restaurants, where he gained first-hand experience of operations and what it takes to be a franchisee.

In addition to his director role on Hasbro’s and Jack in the Box’s boards, Mr. Harris also serves on the board of The Goddard School, owned by PE firm Sycamore Partners, providing early childcare and education.