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Shake Shack Appoints Jim Taylor as Chief Commercial Officer
NEW YORK, January 20, 2026--Shake Shack Inc. ("Shake Shack" or the "Company") (NYSE: SHAK) today announced the appointment of Jim Taylor as Chief Commercial Officer, effective Tuesday, January 20. Taylor will report to Rob Lynch, CEO of Shake Shack and his role marks a new addition to the Company’s leadership structure.
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