Sergio Pérez is the SVP, Head of Marketing at Pizza Loves Emily Restaurant Group, where he drives national brand strategy, digital innovation, public relations, off-premise growth, and local restaurant marketing. With a proven track record across QSR, fast casual, and family dining sectors, he brings deep expertise in building guest engagement, loyalty, and sales through best-in-class omnichannel experiences.
Recognized as one of QSR Magazine’s “35 Young Restaurant Leaders to Watch” and named to the Charlotte Business Journal’s “40 Under 40,” Pérez has earned industry acclaim for his work. His leadership has been honored with multiple awards, including Loyalty360’s Platinum Award for Innovation in Customer Experience and Gold for Best Multi-Channel Experience, as well as Modern Retail’s Best Digital Transformation and RTIH’s Technology Implementation of the Year.
Before joining Pizza Loves Emily Restaurant Group, he held senior marketing roles at Bojangles, Church’s Chicken, Johnny Rockets, Garden Fresh Restaurants, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, and Huddle House. In each role, he led successful initiatives in digital media, loyalty programs, e-commerce, and brand positioning, delivering measurable growth and guest satisfaction.
Pérez earned a bachelor’s degree in communication from Texas A&M International University and is fluent in English and Spanish. He is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.