Panera Bread Company (NASDAQ: PNRA) today announced that Roger Matthews, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has resigned his position to pursue other opportunities.
Effective August 6, 2014, Bill Moreton, the Executive Vice Chairman of the Company, will serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer as the Company conducts a search for a full-time replacement. Bill Moreton has previously held the positions of Chief Executive Officer, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Panera Bread. Roger Matthews will transition his remaining duties through the end of August.
“We thank Roger for his contribution and counsel during his time at Panera,” said Ron Shaich, Panera’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “I appreciate his dedication and passion to the business, and wish him every success in his next role.”
“Panera Bread is a tremendous brand and it was a great experience to work with their highly motivated team,” said Mr. Matthews. “The commitment to great food and a differentiated customer experience has served Panera well and will continue to into the future.”
