Dan gertsacov
Board Member
President — Big Green Egg
Dan Gertsacov is currently the President of Big Green Egg, the world's leading and most iconic kamado grill and ceramic oven brand. His non-traditional leadership path has seen him through roles at Google, McDonald's, Focus Brands and multiple venture-backed startups, proving his ability to drive growth through adversity.
Previously, Dan served as a Senior Advisor at McKinsey and Company, focusing on digital transformation and the future of food and restaurants. He also headed revenue growth as Chief Commercial Officer and Global Chief Marketing Officer at Focus Brands, franchisor of seven iconic restaurant brands with over 6,400 outlets worldwide. His tenure as Chief Marketing and Digital Officer at Arcos Dorados, the world's largest McDonald's franchisee, further showcases his expertise in the industry.
Earlier in his career, Dan was instrumental in Google's expansion into Latin America and its entrance into traditional TV advertising. He also held executive roles at LenddoEFL, Univision Networks, and Forum EMPRESA.
Dan holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA with Honors in Economics and International Development from the University of Richmond. He is a former Fulbright Fellow and a Goldsmith Scholar.
A food enthusiast and hospitality expert, Dan has attended 40 cooking schools in 24 countries. He is a Fellow at the Culinary Institute of America, a Sr Advisor to the James Beard Foundation, and serves on various boards. A former semi-professional rugby player, he is now an avid Crossfitter. Dan resides in Atlanta with his family.