Kat Cole
Kat Cole is the CEO of AG1, a global nutrition company. She joined AG1 in December 2021 as President and Chief Operating Officer and was promoted to CEO in July 2024. Cole has been instrumental in driving AG1's growth, global expansion, and innovation, overseeing a period of immense growth and tripling the size of the team. She is focused on leading the company's next phase of development, emphasizing product quality, research, and expanding into new channels. Kat Cole became Vice President at Hooters by age 26, helping to grow the brand from approximately 100 locations and $300 million in revenue to 500 locations in 33 countries and $1 billion in revenue. In 2011, she was named President of Cinnabon, where she led the company to add 200 bakeries and achieve $1 billion in sales by 2013. From 2017 to 2021, Cole served as COO and President of Focus Brands, overseeing a multi-billion dollar portfolio of seven global restaurant brands. In 2021, she joined AG1 as President and COO, and was promoted to CEO in July 2024, leading the company's growth from $160 million to an projected $600 million in revenue. Her career demonstrates a consistent ability to drive significant growth and innovation across diverse consumer brands.
Career Milestones
- Became Vice President at Hooters at age 26, driving growth from 100 to 500 locations and revenue from $300M to $1B.
- Served as President of Cinnabon from 2011, adding 200 bakeries and achieving $1B in sales by 2013.
- COO and President of Focus Brands (2017-2021), overseeing seven global restaurant brands and a multi-billion dollar portfolio.
- Joined AG1 as President and COO in 2021, promoted to CEO in July 2024, leading projected revenue growth from $160M to $600M.
About AG1
AG1, founded in 2010, is a health and wellness company in the food processing industry. They help health-conscious individuals, particularly urban adults aged 25-55, seeking convenient, comprehensive daily nutrition. Core features include 75+ vitamins, minerals, prebiotics, probiotics, and whole-food sourced ingredients in a daily drink. Benefits include supporting energy, gut health, and immune function.