Andy Jhawar

Andrew Sandeep Jhawar is currently Chairman at The Michaels Cos., Inc. since 2021 and Chairman at The Stand LLC since 2015.
He serves as Director at Linen's N' Things, Inc. since 2006, Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. starting 2026, Cardenas Markets LLC since 2022, PetSmart LLC, Ap Hostess Holdings LP since 2013, Tony's Fresh Market, Inc. since 2022, and President at Pomegranate Holdings, Inc. Former roles include Chairman at CEC Entertainment LLC from 2018 to 2020, Chairman at Qdoba Restaurant Corp., Chairman at The Fresh Market Holdings, Inc., Director at Smart & Final, Inc. from 2007 to 2012, Director at Upbound Group, Inc. from 2001 to 2005, Director at General Nutrition Centers, Inc. from 2003 to 2007, Director at Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. from 2015 to 2016, Director at Smart & Final Stores, Inc. from 2019 to 2020, Director at The Fresh Market, Inc. from 2016 to 2022, Director at Hostess Brands LLC, Director at Hostess Brands, Inc. from 2013 to 2017, Investment Banker at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corp.
from 1999 to 2000, and Partner at Apollo Management LP from 2000 to 2025.
Education includes undergraduate studies at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Harvard Business School.