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Chris Swinyard is a highly experienced culinary professional currently serving as National Culinary Director at Bon Appétit Management Company and Culinary Director at LinkedIn since July 2018. With a rich background in culinary management, Swinyard has held various leadership roles, including Culinary Director at Yahoo/Oath and independent business owner of Chris Swinyard Culinary Consulting. A notable partnership with James Beard award-winning chef Tim Cushman led to the successful launch of acclaimed restaurants such as O Ya and Hojoko. Previous experience also includes corporate chef and partner roles, developing operations for multiple restaurant concepts generating significant annual sales. Educated at California Culinary Academy, Swinyard's career spans over three decades, featuring successful openings and management of numerous dining establishments.