Pizza Hut Appoints First-Ever Chief Equity Officer

Chequan Lewis formerly oversaw the brand's domestic Express chain

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Pizza Hut announced Wednesday morning that it has appointed a chief equity officer for the first time in the brand’s 62-year history. Chequan Lewis, who formerly ran the brand’s Express chain of restaurants in airports, stadiums and other venues, will utilize his new executive role to create new diversity and inclusion structures and programs.

In a statement emailed to Adweek Tuesday, Lewis said he was “excited to lead this critical work during this moment in our brand’s and nation’s history.”

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