Jonathan Neman is Co-Founder & CEO of sweetgreen, the mission driven restaurant brand that serves healthy food at scale. Jonathan and his co-founders started sweetgreen in 2007, opening their first location in Georgetown, DC, just three months out of college. Their vision is to be as ubiquitous as traditional fast-food, but far more transparent and honest.
Jonathan has been recognized as a key innovator in food and business, named to Fast Company's "50 Most Innovative Companies", Inc’s “30 Under 30”, Forbes’ “30 Under 30”, Food & Wine’s “40 Big Food Thinkers 40 and Under,” and the 2020 Nation's Restaurant News NRN Power List among other accolades. Sweetgreen was named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2019 and 2020, won the 2020 and 2021 Webby Award for Food & Drink in the category Apps, Mobile & Voice and recognized as a Top 100 Most Loved Workplace by Newsweek in collaboration with Best Practice Institute.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, Jonathan graduated from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, where he met fellow sweetgreen Co-Founders, Nathaniel Ru and Nicolas Jammet. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Leora, son Nes, and daughter Theodora.
What is Jonathan Neman's net worth?
The estimated net worth of Jonathan Neman is at least $1.24 million as of November 12th, 2025. Mr. Neman owns 179,800 shares of Sweetgreen stock worth more than $1,242,418 as of December 4th. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Neman may own. Additionally, Mr. Neman receives an annual salary of $622,550.00 as CEO + Co-Founder at Sweetgreen. Learn More about Jonathan Neman's net worth.
How old is Jonathan Neman?
Mr. Neman is currently 38 years old. There are 1 older executives and no younger executives at Sweetgreen. The oldest executive at Sweetgreen is Ms. Wouleta Ayele, Chief Technology Officer, who is 58 years old. Learn More on Jonathan Neman's age.
What is Jonathan Neman's salary?
As the CEO + Co-Founder of Sweetgreen, Inc., Mr. Neman earns $622,550.00 per year. The highest earning executive at Sweetgreen is Ms. Wouleta Ayele, Chief Technology Officer, who commands a salary of $624,840.00 per year. Learn More on Jonathan Neman's salary.
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Has Jonathan Neman been buying or selling shares of Sweetgreen?
During the past quarter, Jonathan Neman has bought $999,688.00 in Sweetgreen stock. Most recently, on Wednesday, November 12th, Jonathan Neman bought 179,800 shares of Sweetgreen stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $5.56 per share, with a total value of $999,688.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 179,800 shares of the company's stock, valued at $999,688. Learn More on Jonathan Neman's trading history.
Who are Sweetgreen's active insiders?
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Sweetgreen?
In the last twelve months, Sweetgreen insiders bought shares 3 times. They purchased a total of 217,115 shares worth more than $1,351,213.65. In the last twelve months, insiders at the sold shares 15 times. They sold a total of 479,557 shares worth more than $17,281,268.71. The most recent insider tranaction occured on November, 12th when insider Nicolas Jammet bought 18,115 shares worth more than $99,813.65. Insiders at Sweetgreen own 19.8% of the company.
Learn More about insider trades at Sweetgreen. Information on this page was last updated on 11/12/2025.
