Kareem Edwards
Chick‑fil‑A Owner/Operator • Marketer • Speaker | Empowering Communities & Boards Through Purpose-Driven Leadership
- Role
- Owner Operator at Chick-fil-A Restaurants
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kareem Edwards
As a first-generation scholar, my journey began at DePauw in Mathematics, led me through Wall Street, and culminated in owning a thriving Chick‑fil‑A in Chicago’s South Loop. Along the way, I earned recognition from Crain’s (“20 in Their 20s”), was named a Top MBA to Watch by Poets & Quants, and drove standout innovations at Kraft Heinz and Google.Today, as a franchise owner, I blend analytical rigor with empathetic leadership—giving back to community and cultivating tomorrow’s leaders. Whether mentoring Chicago youth, speaking at conferences, or serving on nonprofit boards, I champion inclusion, service, and strategic vision.What I bring:Business growth & marketing leadership: launched Kraft Heinz’s Just Crack an Egg (Nielsen breakthrough) and boosted e-commerce ROAS at Google by 25–40%.Community & servant leadership: Quarterly service events with organizations in Chicago such as St. James Church; Mentorship; recognized by Chicago Defender & WGNTV Public speaking & storytelling: featured on various podcast such as Side Hustle Pro, bootstrapped & More Rounds.I am Seeking- Speaking opportunities on entrepreneurship, inclusive leadership, and brand-building- Board roles leveraging strategic vision and community insights- Partnerships to grow my franchise’s impact in the communityLet’s connect and explore how purpose‑driven growth can elevate your organization and communities.
Experience
Owner Operator
Jan 2021 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA
DePauw University
BA, Mathematics
Skills
- Credit
- Financial Modeling
- Derivatives
- Financial Analysis
- Credit Derivatives
- Financial Services
- Investments
- Public Speaking
- Equities
- Leadership
- Capital Markets
- Banking
- Risk Management
- Analytics
- Bloomberg
- Data Analysis
- Investment Banking
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Management Consulting
- Analytical Skills
- Corporate Finance
- Portfolio Management
- Strategy
- Fixed Income
- Valuation
- Analysis
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