Chief Technology Officer, Mendocino Farms
Brian Pearson is Chief Technology Officer at Mendocino Farms and a recognized leader in restaurant technology, known for bridging the gap between frontline operations and enterprise innovation.With a career that started in restaurant operations and evolved into executive technology leadership, Brian brings a practical, operator-first perspective to digital transformation. He has led large-scale initiatives across POS modernization, digital ordering and catering platforms, data and analytics, and emerging AI-driven capabilities—helping brands move faster, operate smarter, and better connect with their guests.Brian previously served as CIO at Stacked: Food Well Built and held leadership roles at Ruby’s Diner and BJ’s Restaurants. He also co-founded RestaurantCIOs, where he advises companies on building modern, scalable technology ecosystems in the rapidly evolving hospitality landscape.A frequent contributor to industry discussions, Brian speaks on topics including restaurant digital transformation, data strategy, AI in hospitality, and building high-impact technology teams. He is passionate about using technology not just to solve problems, but to unlock new growth opportunities and reimagine the guest experience.
