Panera Brands

US bakery chain names new CEO

Panera Brands' new CEO comes from within the ranks: José Alberto Dueñas, currently President and CEO of Einstein Bros. Bagels, will take over July 1, 2023.
Business Wire
Panera Brands' new CEO comes from within the ranks: José Alberto Dueñas, currently President and CEO of Einstein Bros. Bagels, will take over July 1, 2023.

Panera Brands Inc., which includes the fast casual and hospitality brand Panera Bread as well as Einstein Bros. Bagels and Caribou Coffee, today announced the establishment of its next generation of CEO leadership and Board governance in preparation for its eventual IPO. Current CEO Niren Chaudhary will become Chairman of Panera Brands, handing the CEO reins to José Alberto Dueñas, currently President and CEO of Einstein Bros. Bagels, effective July 1, 2023. Former Starbucks CFO and Independent Director Patrick Grismer will become Chairman of the Audit Committee.

Over the last four years since Chaudhary became CEO, Panera Brands has strengthened its leadership in the fast casual segment by expanding its leading

Register now and read all international news for free!

Your registration includes our foodservice International newsletter.

 

Already registered?

You can object to the use of your data at any time.
You can also find general information on handling data in our data protection declaration.

stats