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title: "HTeaO Welcomes Jodie Chau as Vice President of Supply Chain"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/65a0087a-005b-490b-9c2e-ec998678224f
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20250303_hteao_welcomes_jodie_chau_as_vice_president_of_supply_chain.html
category: "Coffee & tea"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Coffee & tea"
topics: ["People","Operations"]
published: 2025-03-03T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T18:10:28.514Z
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# HTeaO Welcomes Jodie Chau as Vice President of Supply Chain

**TL;DR:** HTeaO has appointed Jodie Chau as Vice President of Supply Chain, where she will oversee procurement and lead strategic initiatives to optimize supply chain operations. Chau brings extensive experience in supply chain management from her previous roles at Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, Chipotle Mexican Grill, H-E-B, Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and Safeway.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2025-03-03. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20250303_hteao_welcomes_jodie_chau_as_vice_president_of_supply_chain.html).*

## Story

Before joining HTeaO, Chau served as Senior Director of Global Purchasing at Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., where she led strategic sourcing initiatives and supplier evaluation efforts to support the brand’s large-scale operations. Prior to that, she was Director of Procurement at Chipotle Mexican Grill, overseeing supply planning, contract negotiations, and category insights for its extensive network.

Chau also spent over four years at H-E-B as Senior Purchasing Manager, focusing on supplier performance strategies, market intelligence, and business innovation to drive operational excellence. Before transitioning into the quick-service restaurant (QSR) sector, Chau built a strong foundation in supply chain management at Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and Safeway.

In her new role, Chau will oversee HTeaO’s procurement team, ensuring seamless sourcing and acquisition of key materials and supplies that power the brand’s freshly brewed tea experience. She will lead strategic initiatives focused on optimizing supply chain operations, strengthening supplier partnerships, and driving innovation to support HTeaO’s expansion.

“I’m excited to join HTeaO,” said Chau. “Collaboration and innovation are at the core of what I love to do, and I look forward to working alongside this incredible team to enhance efficiencies, strengthen supplier relationships, and contribute to the brand’s success. HTeaO’s commitment to quality and community involvement aligns with my passion for strategic leadership and social responsibility.”

HTeaO President, Heath Nielsen added, "Jodie’s extensive experience and leadership in supply chain management make her an invaluable addition to our team. Her ability to drive efficiency, build strong supplier relationships, and implement strategic sourcing initiatives will help fuel our expansion. We’re excited to welcome her and look forward to the impact she will make on our brand."

Chau will focus on streamlining processes, reducing costs, and ensuring the brand’s supply chain remains agile and responsive to growing consumer demand.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- executive appointment (topic)
- qsr industry (topic)
- Dickey's Barbecue Pit (company)
- Coke (company)
- Chipotle Mexican Grill (company)
- Nestle (company)
- HTeaO (company)
- supply chain management (topic)
- H-E-B (company)
- Safeway (company)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20250303_hteao_welcomes_jodie_chau_as_vice_president_of_supply_chain.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/65a0087a-005b-490b-9c2e-ec998678224f).