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Donnie Upshaw
Chief People Officer & Senior Vice President at Wingstop Restaurants Inc., experienced in scaling frontline talent, culture, learning and development across a global restaurant footprint.
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Sep 22, 2025
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How Wingstop Turns Hourly Workers into 70% of Its Leaders
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Donnie Upshaw, Chief People Officer at Wingstop, shares insights on transforming hourly workers into leaders, revealing that 70% of GMs originated from those roles. He highlights the importance of the GM position in the company's culture and success. Upshaw discusses innovative learning methods like micro-learning and gamification, and how storytelling fosters connection among over 47,000 employees. He emphasizes community giving and a visible career ladder as keys to growth and engagement within the organization.
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