Panera Brands appoints Interim CEO as José Alberto Dueñas unexpectedly steps down

Panera’s Chief Financial Officer steps into the leadership role less than 18 months after joining the US coffee and fast-casual group, with the departing José Alberto Dueñas staying on as Special Advisor to the CEO for the next three months

Fast-casual restaurant group Panera Brands has appointed Chief Financial Officer Paul Carbone as Interim CEO after incumbent José Alberto Dueñas unexpectedly stepped down from the role.