David Gaidos

David Gaidos possesses extensive experience in food safety and quality assurance, currently serving as the Chief Food Safety and Quality Officer at Panera Bread since March 2020. Prior to this role, David held various senior positions including Vice President of Global Food Quality & Safety at McCain Foods, and Senior Director of Global Quality Assurance and Food Safety at PepsiCo, where oversight included multiple food categories such as nutrition, dairy, snacks, and beverages. David's career also includes significant positions at Mars as Director of Quality and Food Safety for Europe, and roles at General Mills, Campbell Soup Company, and The Coca-Cola Company. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Food Science from Penn State University, earned between 1991 and 1996.