John Featherston

John Featherston, Senior Director of New Ventures at Chick-fil-A, has an exceptional background in growing businesses through the implementation of new technologies and innovative business strategies. His extensive knowledge in growth strategy and corporate ventures brought about the brand's success in new market opportunities and real estate deal-making in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. With over 25 years of experience, Featherston has become a leader in the industry, frequently speaking for leadership groups and universities. He was also recognized as one of the Global Corporate Venturing 2020 Emerging Leaders Award and was a fellow of The Culinary Institute of America. Featherston studied at Duke University, The Wharton School, and completed an Outdoor Leadership Program at NOLS. Today, he is focusing on investing in selected new tech partners to anticipate disruptions to prepare the company for the future.