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

Panera Brands’ café portfolio includes 2,200 Panera Bread outlets across the US and Canada | Photo credit: Panera Brands

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. 

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