Brad Anderson

President, Retail, Pilot

Brad manages the day-to-day store operations, across the Pilot Company ensuring the management of retail, food and beverage, operational excellence, real estate and construction initiatives within the company’s extensive network.

He oversees more than 680 owned and operated travel centers, over 600 owned and operated restaurants across 8 brands and 500 proprietary fresh delis. His team of over 26,000 provide best-in-class experiences to over 1.2 million guests each day.

Brad is committed to operational excellence with a strong focus on fostering a winning team culture that drives success at every level of the organization. His leadership also centers on delivering exceptional guest experiences and raising the standard for guest satisfaction across operations.

Since joining the company in 2019, Brad has held several leadership roles across Operations with increasing responsibilities. His strong business and financial acumen helped him make an immediate impact on the company. Most recently, he served as Zone II Vice President of Operations before being promoted to his current role in April 2023.

Prior to joining Pilot Company, Brad spent over 18 years of his career at Brunswick Corporation, serving as President and General Manager for Sea Ray Boats. Throughout his career, he held multiple leadership roles in General Management, Finance, Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Mergers & Acquisitions.

Brad received his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and he graduated from the University of Wisconsin with bachelor's degrees in both Finance and Marketing.