Donna Ludwig
About Donna Ludwig
Donna Ludwig serves as the Director of People & Culture at The Pro's Closet, bringing extensive experience in people operations and talent management from her previous roles at companies like Chipotle Mexican Grill and Tortuga AgTech.
Current Role at The Pro's Closet
Donna Ludwig serves as the Director of People & Culture at The Pro's Closet, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing employee engagement and performance through effective people processes and procedures. Her leadership contributes to the company's culture and operational efficiency in a hybrid work environment based in Louisville, Colorado.
Previous Experience at Chipotle Mexican Grill
Donna Ludwig has extensive experience at Chipotle Mexican Grill, where she held multiple roles over several years. She worked as a People Development Consultant from 2007 to 2009, followed by a position as People Development Manager from 2009 to 2012. She then served as the People and Operations Strategy Manager from 2012 to 2016, and later as the Senior People Operations Manager from 2016 to 2019. Her tenure at Chipotle contributed to her expertise in talent management and employee engagement.
Experience at Tortuga AgTech
Ludwig worked at Tortuga AgTech as the People Operations Lead from 2021 to 2023. In this role, she was responsible for developing and implementing people strategies that aligned with the company's goals. Her work in this hybrid position further solidified her skills in performance management and succession planning.
Education and Expertise
Donna Ludwig studied at the University of Miami, where she earned a Bachelor of Music in Music Business and Marketing. She also holds an MBA in Organizational Management and Entrepreneurship from the University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business. Her educational background complements her expertise in analyzing business situations and enhancing employee performance through effective people processes.
Career Background and Skills
Ludwig's career spans various industries, including food service, hospitality, and management consulting. She has held positions such as Director of People Operations at High Grade Hemp Seed and Sr. Program Manager at Corporate Express Inc. Her skills include talent management, employee engagement, performance management, and data analysis, which she applies to build partnerships across all organizational levels.