California Pizza Kitchen names Jeff Warne CEO

Costa Mesa, Calif. – Current California Pizza Kitchen board member Jeff Warne is the brand’s new chief executive officer.

Warne will replace Jim Hyatt, CPK’s former chief executive officer and president since 2018, the company announced in a news release.

Warne, who joined CPK’s board in November 2020, brings more than 23 years of executive experience in the restaurant industry to his new role.

Established in 1985, the chain has expanded with recent locations in Canada, India, Chile, and Costa Rica.