Dan T. Cathy – Chairman, Chick-fil-A
Dan T. Cathy is chairman of Chick-fil-A, Inc, an Atlanta-based fast-food chicken restaurant chain known as a leader in customer service and the home of the Original Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich. He was previously the company’s CEO, serving in that role from 2013 until November 1, 2021, when his son Andrew T. Cathy became the third CEO in Chick-fil-A history.
The son of Chick-fil-A Founder S. Truett Cathy, Dan continues to build on his late father’s legacy as chairman, helping guide the business and supporting Chick-fil-A’s executive leaders. Dan is also involved in leadership development and the onboarding of new franchise operators and corporate staff. And he serves as a passionate brand ambassador in Chick-fil-A’s hometown of Atlanta and other markets.