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Panera Brands appoints Paul Carbone as permanent CEO

Paul Carbone (left) and a Panera Bread store (right) | Photo credits: Panera Brands

Panera’s former Chief Financial Officer, who has been serving as Interim CEO since January 2025, says higher quality food and better-run stores will be key to regaining the initiative as a value leader in the competitive US market

Panera Brands has appointed Paul Carbone as its permanent CEO, effective immediately.

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