US-based coffeehouse chain Caribou Coffee has appointed Gene Komsky as its new chief financial officer (CFO).
The role opened after former CFO Scott Kennedy became CEO in late 2025.
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The company has also recently added leaders in marketing, IT, supply chain and real estate development to support its current strategic direction.
At Caribou, Komsky will work closely with Kennedy and chief commercial and strategy officer Matt Reiter.
Komsky joins from Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurants, where he was vice-president of finance.
He has nearly 20 years of finance leadership, covering financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, and operational support across multi-unit and growth-focused businesses in both private equity-backed and publicly listed settings.
Kennedy said: “We took our time considering just the right balance of experience, skill set and leadership perspective for this important role in Caribou’s future.
“Gene is the perfect addition to the team with both years of proven success in corporate finance at the highest levels, but also in the way he thinks – like a head of operations and a key member of the strategy team.
“That’s the kind of integrated and seamless operating model we’ve been building at Caribou to help us to continue growing in a smart, strategic manner while also delivering exceptional experiences for guests and creating lasting value in the choices they make.”
Komsky has previously held senior finance posts at XPO Logistics, Pactiv Evergreen and Hexacomb Corporation, a producer of paper-based packaging products and systems.
Commenting on his appointment, Komsky said: “It’s a pivotal time to be joining Caribou. Scott and the leadership team have built a thoughtful strategy and strong foundation for the future.
“There’s a clear roadmap in place to continue strengthening the brand, operations and guest experience.”
Caribou Coffee operates and franchises more than 800 coffeehouses in 11 countries, serving handcrafted drinks and food.
