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Recorded 23 October 2026. Compiled from public records on 23 October 2026; announced 30 September 2026.

Announced 30 September 2026.

Appointed

Cava named John Ludeke chief marketing officer.

John Ludeke, chief marketing officer, Cava.

The source

Cava hires Dr. Squatch marketer as CMO to build on growth, Marketing Dive.

The passage this row was checked against

Cava on Sept. 30 appointed John Ludeke as chief marketing officer effective Oct. 12, per details shared with Marketing Dive. The executive will lead the fast-casual chain's marketing organization and work to bolster brand differentiation, consumer engagement, digital experiences and the connection between marketing and experience.

The date comes from the words “Sept. 30, 2026” on that page.

Cava in the record

John Ludeke is Cava's chief marketing officer, per the record of 30 September 2026.

The Cava page

About this row

Tier B: an established marketing trade or business publication. This row cites a tier B source, so it counts as confirmed. An appointment fills a seat in the record only once it is confirmed.

Cite this row: CMO Tribune, "Cava named John Ludeke chief marketing officer", The CMO moves record, recorded 23 October 2026, https://www.cmotribune.com/record/moves/cava-john-ludeke.

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