Panera Brands is one of the world's largest fast casual restaurant companies, with nearly 4,000 locations and 110,000 employees across 10 countries. A portfolio of complementary brands bound by common values and shared growth opportunities, Panera Brands is comprised of Panera Bread®, Caribou Coffee® and Einstein Bros.


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Restaurants

Panera Brands

Panera Brands' headquarters in St. Louis, MO, United States

Paul Carbone

Alycia Gonzalez

Jeff Harman

Earl Ellis

Marlene Gordon

Meenakshi Nagarajan

Michael McDonough

Brian Krause

Santhosh Kumar

Brooke Buchanan

Mark Shambura

Oliver Goudet

The Leadership Team at Panera Brands is responsible for steering the overall strategic direction and operational excellence of the company’s diverse portfolio, which includes Panera Bread, Caribou Coffee, and Einstein Bros. This team comprises senior executives who oversee critical functions such as operations, finance, supply chain, talent development, and legal affairs, ensuring that the organization aligns with its values of quality, innovation, and community engagement while driving growth across its global locations. Through collaboration and strategic planning, the Leadership Team fosters a cohesive culture, champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, and enhances customer experience across all brands.

Leadership Team

The Operations and Project Management team at Panera Brands is responsible for optimizing the efficiency and effectiveness of restaurant operations across its diverse portfolio. This multidisciplinary team oversees project execution, quality assurance, and logistical coordination, ensuring that each brand—Panera Bread, Caribou Coffee, and Einstein Bros.—delivers a consistent and high-quality customer experience. They focus on strategic initiatives, operational standards, facility design, and resource allocation to support the company's growth and enhance overall performance.

Operations and Project Management

The Product Development and Engineering team at Panera Brands is responsible for innovating and enhancing the technology and systems that support the company’s diverse portfolio of restaurant brands. This team collaborates on software development, platform integration, and infrastructure engineering to create seamless experiences for both customers and employees, ensuring efficient operations and the successful launch of new products. Their efforts focus on leveraging technology to drive growth and maintain Panera Brands' commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Product Development and Engineering

The Marketing and Communications team at Panera Brands is responsible for developing and executing strategic marketing initiatives that enhance brand awareness and drive customer engagement across its portfolio. This team oversees internal and external communications, public relations, and media strategy, ensuring cohesive messaging that aligns with the company's values. Additionally, they leverage data analytics to inform marketing decisions and enhance customer loyalty through subscription programs and targeted campaigns.

Marketing and Communications

The Data Science and Analytics team at Panera Brands leverages advanced analytical techniques and data-driven insights to enhance operational efficiency, optimize customer experiences, and drive strategic decision-making across the organization. This team collaborates closely with IT and business units to implement data solutions, analyze consumer behavior, and develop predictive models that inform marketing strategies and improve service delivery at Panera Brands and its portfolio of companies.

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