Pret A Manger taps former RBI executive for Chief Financial Officer

Lucas Lopes Muniz is the UK food-to-go and coffee chain’s fifth senior hire of 2026 as it builds out its leadership team to support planned growth

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Lucas Lopes Muniz is the UK food-to-go and coffee chain’s fifth senior hire of 2026 as it builds out its leadership team to support planned growth

Pret A Manger has appointed long-serving Restaurant Brands International (RBI) executive Lucas Lopes Muniz as its new Chief Financial Officer.

Muniz will join the London-based food-to-go and coffee chain in January 2027 to succeed Gustavo Peixoto, who is stepping down after five years in the role.

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