Patrick Renna

Patrick Renna has extensive work experience in various senior leadership roles in the food and hospitality industry. Patrick currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Proof of the Pudding since June 2023. Prior to this, they were the President of BurgerFi from December 2021 to January 2023 and also served as the Chief Financial Officer of Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza from September 2020 to November 2021.

Before their time at BurgerFi, Renna held multiple positions at Wahlburgers, including President & CFO from May 2019 to June 2020, Interim Chief Executive Officer from June 2018 to May 2019, and Chief Financial Officer from July 2015 to May 2019. Patrick also had a similar role at Alma Nove during the same period.

Renna's earlier experiences include being the CEO of Boloco from June 2014 to June 2015, CFO of Boloco from November 2009 to June 2014, and CFO of Sebastians Cafe & Catering (Devonshire Investors) from June 2006 to October 2009. Patrick also held the position of CFO at Fresh Concepts from February 2005 to May 2006 and President & CFO at Fire & Ice Restaurants from August 2001 to February 2005.

Renna began their career as an Accounting Manager at Bertuccis from May 1997 to August 2001. Patrick'svaried work experiences showcase their strong leadership and financial skills in the food and hospitality industry.

Patrick Renna's education history includes a variety of studies. Patrick began their academic journey in 1990 at the University of New Hampshire, where they studied Business Administration and Management for a year. In 1992, they transferred to Franklin Pierce University and pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, which they completed in 1995.

After several years in the workforce, Patrick returned to academia in 2003 to attend UMass Boston. Over the course of four years, from 2003 to 2007, they studied Finance & Accounting and earned their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. Seeking further specialization in the field, Patrick enrolled in UMass Boston once again in 2008 and completed a Master's degree in Accounting in 2009.

Overall, Patrick Renna's educational background indicates a strong focus on business administration, finance, and accounting, with their highest level of academic achievement being an MBA and a Master's in Accounting.