Now Available On Demand: Recorded Jan 2025

How Giordano’s Finance Leadership Leans on Data to Drive FP&A Strategy

Lessons from the Field Series: Learning How Top Performers Do It

In this exclusive 30-minute conversation, David Poole (CFO) and Celia Perez (VP of Finance) of Giordano’s shared how they leverage restaurant industry benchmarks and their own data to drive company strategy.

They discussed:

  • Insights into leveraging data to prioritize investments that drive growth and operational efficiency.

  • Lessons learned from transitioning to embrace third-party delivery apps, including maintaining product quality.

Panelists

Celia Perez of Giordano's
Celia Perez, VP of Finance @ Giordano’s
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David Poole – Chief Financial Officer @ Giordano’s
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