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Topgolf CEO and executives

Executive Summary. Based on our data team's research, Arthur Starrs is the Topgolf's CEO. Topgolf has 6,761 employees, of which 19 are in a leadership position.
Here are further demographic highlights of the leadership team:
  • The Topgolf executive team is 26% female and 74% male.
  • 68% of the management team is White.
  • 12% of Topgolf management is Hispanic or Latino.
  • 11% of the management team is Black or African American.
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Arthur Starrs

Chief Executive Officer

Arthur Starrs's LinkedIn

As the Chief Executive Officer, Artie Starrs will be responsible for the continued growth and expansion of Topgolf as one of the premiere golf entertainment companies in the world, fueled by new parent company Callaway Golf and its full portfolio of powerhouse brands, which includes Odyssey, OGIO, TravisMathew and Jack Wolfskin.

Artie comes to Topgolf from Yum! Brands where he most recently served as Global CEO for Pizza Hut, overseeing its 18,000 locations across 110 countries. Prior to this role, he was President of Pizza Hut U.S. and before joining Yum! Brands, he served as Chief Financial Officer for Rave Cinemas.

Steve Jolliffe

Founder

Geoff Cottrill

Chief Marketing Officer

Geoff Cottrill's LinkedIn

Accomplished, energetic, creative, award winning Chief Marketing Officer, President, General Manager, and Board Member with a proven track record of delivering results at some of the world's biggest and most iconic brands. Motivated and passionate leader with vision, strong creative thinking skills, and organizational development abilities. Areas of expertise include product development, brand management, advertising, media, digital/social, music & entertainment marketing, and developing future leaders.

William Davenport

Chief Financial Officer

William Davenport's LinkedIn

William Davenport is a Chief Financial Officer at Topgolf and is based in Dallas, Texas. He has experience at KPMG and has worked as SVP Finance - Chili's and On The Border at BRINKER, VP:Financial Planning at NEIMAN MARCUS GROUP LTD LLC, and Assurance Manager at KPMG US. William attended Texas A&M University between 1989 and 1993.

Kristi Maynor

Chief People Officer

Maynor joined Topgolf from the global leadership advisory firm, Egon Zehnder, where she was a Partner and Global Head of its consumer practice. Her practice includes a focus on leadership development, digital transformation, brand building and customer centricity across a wide array of industries including restaurants, gaming, entertainment, retail, apparel, and consumer products. She regularly advises Fortune 500 companies and high-growth disruptors on brand building, ecommerce and digital capabilities while also serving as a contributor to Forbes with a focus on leadership insights.

Andrew MacAulay

Chief Technology Officer

Andrew MacAulay's LinkedIn

Andrew Macaulay serves as Chief Technology Officer for Topgolf Entertainment Group, where he leads the development of innovative ways to experience and grow the game of golf - in-person, virtually and digitally. As a self-proclaimed golf lover, Andrew works to introduce new audiences to the game through technology.

Prior to Topgolf, Andrew served as CIO at WesTower Communications, a leader in the cell tower construction and maintenance business. He is also the former CIO at Clearwire Communications, the company that built the first-ever 4G wireless network in the U.S. There, he transformed the cost, quality, engagement and output of the IT Department.

Andrew earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Operations Research from the University of Leeds in England, and an MBA from Baylor University in Texas. Andrew is from the U.K. near Watford, the home of the first Topgolf venue. Today, Andrew resides in Dallas with his wife and their three sons.

Chris Callaway

Chief Development Officer

Chris Callaway's LinkedIn

Chris Callaway serves as Chief Development Officer for Topgolf Entertainment Group, leading the Real Estate Development, Design and Construction teams. Chris oversees the site selection for Topgolf venue expansion across the globe and works to ensure that the brand is a catalyst for local economic growth in the communities where Topgolf operates.

Chris joined Topgolf in 2017 after 25 years with Walmart, where he led the development of more than 500 new Supercenters, Neighborhood Markets and Sam’s Clubs. Most recently, he served as the U.S. Vice President of Real Estate and Facilities Support for Sam’s Club. His main responsibilities included real estate, design, construction, remodeling and facilities maintenance.

Chris is a proud alumnus of the University of Arkansas and an avid Razorbacks fan. And while not related in any way to Callaway Golf Company, he enjoys playing golf frequently. Chris currently resides in Arkansas with his family.

Erik Anderson

Executive Chairman

Erik Anderson's LinkedIn

Lynda Firey Oldroyd

Chief Customer Officer

Lynda Firey Oldroyd is a Chief Customer Officer, Topgolf Entertainment Group at Topgolf.

Ben Sharpe

President

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Erik Anderson

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Topgolf leadership demographics

Topgolf gender distribution in management team

  • The Topgolf executive team is 26% female and 74% male.
  • Topgolf is 48% female and 52% male company-wide.
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Company-wide: 52%
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Female
26%
Company-wide: 48%

Topgolf executives by race

Management Team:
  • The most common ethnicity among Topgolf executive officers is White.
  • 68% of the management team is White.
  • 12% of Topgolf's management is Hispanic or Latino.
  • 11% of the management team is Black or African American.
Company-wide:
  • White is the most common ethnicity company-wide.
  • 57% of employees are White.
  • 19% of employees are Hispanic or Latino.
  • 13% of employees are Black or African American.
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What employees say about the executives at Topgolf

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A zippia user wrote a review on Nov 2024
Pros of working at Topgolf

Good hours, friendly co-workers

Cons of working at Topgolf

Management was disorganized

Topgolf benefits

Getting a free bay and 50% off food when I visited as a guest.

What do you like best about Topgolf's CEO and the leadership team?

Fairly easy to work with

How would you improve Topgolf's culture?

some of the management team needs to learn to treat their employees with respect.

How did you prepare for the Topgolf interview?

I look over the job requirements So I can speak to my strengths.

How does your compensation at Topgolf compare to the industry average?

excellent

What's the diversity at Topgolf like?

it was diverse

What brings you the most joy at Topgolf?

Feeling that I am contributing to the greater good and I am respected for a job well done

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A zippia user wrote a review on Sep 2023
Pros of working at Topgolf

The positive energy between the co-workers

Cons of working at Topgolf

Unfair management

Topgolf benefits

They had free golf and 50% off food for workers

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2021
Pros of working at Topgolf

The people and work culture is absolutely FANTASTIC. It truly is a family here and everyone looks out for everyone. It is truly a fun place to work and has surrounded me with truly wonderful people and coworkers.

Cons of working at Topgolf

Lately there has been a lot of upper management decisions that have negatively impacted associates that are the heart and soul of Topgolf. It is disappointing but also not surprising.

Topgolf benefits

Free unlimited gameplay and half off all food and drink for me and all my friends that come out!

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A zippia user wrote a review on Nov 2019
Pros of working at Topgolf

Fun relaxed environment, fun staff and managers

Cons of working at Topgolf

Late nights and difficult customers a times

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