Pilot Company has named Andy Lupo as its new executive vice president and chief technology officer, according to a LinkedIn post from the company on Wednesday. 

In this position, he will be responsible for ensuring a seamless customer experience through enterprise and digital technology. Lupo’s first day was May 10, a company spokesperson confirmed via email. 

Lupo moves into the top technology role after spending four years as a vice president with Pilot, according to his bio on the company’s website. 

“Andy has been a dedicated leader to Pilot since joining the company in 2020,” said CEO Adam Wright, in the post. “Over the years, he has been instrumental in developing our advanced analytics and loyalty strategy.” 

Lupo is replacing Mike Rodgers, who left the role earlier this year, the spokesperson confirmed.

Lupo’s most recent role with Pilot was as senior vice president of advanced analytics and business development, where he “led the company’s cross-functional effort to enable strategic connected decision making across fuel pricing, loyalty, B2B sales, revenue growth management and real estate,” according to Pilot’s website. Previous roles have also put him in charge of other areas of the company’s tech stack, including advanced analytics.

This varied experience sets him up for leading Pilot’s technology initiatives in an industry where the pace of technological innovation is increasing. 

“Andy and our technology team will be critical to delivering innovative capabilities and products for our team members and guests,” said Wright.

Before joining Pilot, Lupo worked in a variety of roles for Atlanta-based tobacco company Altria, including areas like analytics, digital marketing, trade marketing and sales.

Lupo’s promotion comes less than a month after Pilot brought Gary Hoogeveen over from parent company Berkshire Hathaway to serve as president of its energy arm, Pilot Energy. These are just the latest in a series of executive moves Pilot has made over the past year.

Knoxville, Tennessee-based Pilot operates more than 870 travel centers across 44 states and six Canadian provinces.