Shake Shack has added retail veteran Christiane Pendarvis to its board of directors, effective July 2, bringing in an executive with more than 25 years of experience across consumer brands, digital commerce and omnichannel retail.
Pendarvis is currently co-CEO of Pattern Beauty by Tracee Ellis Ross, where she oversees the business alongside founder Tracee Ellis Ross. Before that, she was co-president of Savage X Fenty, where she helped expand the brand into new product categories and added a physical retail channel. Her resume also includes executive roles at Victoria’s Secret, Aerie, Old Navy, Minted and FullBeauty Brands.
The company said the appointment comes as it continues to expand its business and deepen guest connections across channels. Founder and Chairman Danny Meyer said Pendarvis brings “proven track record of driving profitable growth” and “deep expertise in retail and digital commerce.” CEO Rob Lynch said the company is at “a significant point in its growth journey” and that her experience will support its long-term growth plans.
Pendarvis also serves on the board of Hootsuite and has previously served on the boards of Hims & Hers and Savage X Fenty. She has been recognized with Harlem’s Fashion Row’s Corporate Impact Award and the NRF Foundation’s People Shaping Retail’s Future Award in 2025, and she was named one of WWD’s Most Inspirational Women Leaders in 2023 and one of its 50 Women in Power in 2022. As a result of these announcements, the company's shares have moved -0.19% on the market, and are now trading at a price of $58.22. If you want to know more, read the company's complete 8-K report here.
