Ross Warnes will oversee Pret’s 500+ shops in the UK & Ireland estate, where he will be responsible for growing market share, increasing transactions, and delivering value to customers.
He brings to Pret a wealth of experience in the food and beverage sector, having worked at Unilever, Nestlé UK, and Kraft Heinz.
He joins from Kraft Heinz where he held several senior roles, including area vice president where he oversaw its biggest business unit in the US, and VP of sales for Northern Europe and UK & Ireland sales director.
His appointment comes as Pret promises to double down on its commitment to food and coffee innovation following its successful launch of ‘Super Plates’ - a premium range of bigger, high protein and nutrient rich salads, which it said are already driving incremental customer visits, as well as focusing on value for customers.
Pano Christou, CEO of Pret A Manger, said: “I’m excited to welcome Ross to the Pret team overseeing UK & Ireland. Ross has great experience in growing food brands and leading high-performing teams. His leadership will be instrumental as we focus on growing our UK market share, driving transactions and delivering more value to our customers.”
Warnes added: “I grew up with Pret and have always cherished its freshly made food, organic coffee and friendly service. It’s been amazing to see it evolve over the years and I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to be part of its exciting future. I’m looking forward to joining the team and taking the Pret brand to new places across the UK and Ireland.”
