Patrick Grismer

Patrick Grismer is an accomplished financial executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across various industries. Currently serving as the Lead Independent Director and Chair of the Audit & Finance Committee at Panera Bread since September 2022, Patrick also holds the position of CFO in Residence at EY's Center for Executive Leadership. Previous roles include Chief Financial Officer at Starbucks, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, and Yum! Brands, where significant contributions were made to organizational financial strategies and operations. Earlier career experiences include Vice President positions at The Walt Disney Company and management consulting at PwC. Patrick holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a BS in Accounting from USC Marshall School of Business.