Panera Brands hires permanent CEO

Panera Brands hires permanent CEO

Paul Carbone, who has been interim CEO since January, will focus on a multi-year plan to boost the company’s teams, guest experience and franchise profitability.

Panera Brands Names Paul Carbone Chief Executive Officer

Paul Carbone St. Louis, MO  (RestaurantNews.com)  Panera Brands Inc., which includes the iconic fast casual concept Panera Bread, as well as Einstein Bros. Brands and Caribou Coffee, today announced that it has appointed Paul Carbone as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Carbone previously served as Chief Financial Officer for the company and was appointed to the role of Interim CEO in January 2025. “Paul’s commitment and signif…

Panera Brands names new CEO

Panera Brands Inc. has lifted the interim tag from its interim chief executive.

Panera interim CEO Paul Carbone becomes permanent CEO

Carbone was first named interim chief executive in January when José Alberto Dueñas first stepped down