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Panera Bread Appoints Brooke Buchanan As Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

PRIVATENov 26, 2024•over 1 year ago

Position

Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

Company

Panera Bread

Brooke Buchanan
St. LouisFood and Beverage

Description

Missouri-based Panera Bread has appointed Brooke Buchanan as its new Chief Corporate Affairs Officer. She will oversee internal and external communications, public affairs, policy, and crisis management as the chain prepares to navigate a further round of layoffs and ongoing customer lawsuits relating to Charged Lemonade caffeine content.

Company Information

Company

Panera Bread

Location

3630 SOUTH GEYSER ROAD #100

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

About

Panera Bread is a pioneer of the Fast Casual dining category, founded in 1987 with a secret sourdough starter and the belief that the best part of bread is sharing it. Serving as America’s kitchen table, Panera offers a delicious menu of chef-curated recipes—from crave-worthy soups, salads, and sandwiches to mac & cheese and sweets—crafted with care and made from ingredients we feel good about. With nearly 2,200 bakery-cafes nationwide, Panera remains committed to serving food that nourishes both body and spirit, building empowered teams, inspiring communities, and celebrating the simple joy of breaking bread together.

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