Pret A Manger has named Lucas Lopes Muniz as its next chief financial officer.
Muniz will take on the new role in mid-January 2027, joining Pret’s global leadership team.
His appointment at Pret follows more than 12 years at Restaurant Brands International (RBI), where he served in a wide range of senior finance, development and general management roles across Singapore, Canada and Switzerland.
For the last four years he has been the CFO of RBI International, overseeing financial operations across 120 markets, four brands and more than 16,000 restaurants, representing over $19 billion in system sales. Prior to that he was CFO of RBI EMEA, president of Tim Hortons International, and also served on the UK boards of Popeyes and Burger King.
In this new role he will oversee Pret’s global financial function, supporting the business’s continued international growth.
Commenting on his incoming role, Muniz said Pret has “significant opportunities” in the UK and internationally.
“I’m looking forward to working with Pano [Christou, CEO] and the team to build on the strong foundations already in place and to support the next chapter of Pret’s growth,” he added.
Muniz succeeds Gustavo Peixoto, who is set to exit the business after five years for a new role in the education sector.
Peixoto joined Pret as it was coming out the other side of the pandemic and played a critical role in strengthening its financial position and returning the company to growth. He will remain with the company until the end of March 2027 to ensure a smooth transition.
Pano Christou, CEO of Pret A Manger, said: “Lucas has a brilliant track record from his time at Restaurant Brands International, and we’re delighted he’s chosen to join Pret. He combines deep financial expertise with superb commercial experience gained from supporting some of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. His experience of driving growth in both emerging and established markets will be particularly valuable, with Pret now operating in over 20 international markets, and with over £1 in every £4 spent at Pret now overseas.
“I also want to thank Gustavo for the contribution he has made to Pret. When Gustavo joined in 2022, Pret was still recovering from the pandemic. I knew his grit, resilience and intellect were what we needed. The work he has done has left us stronger than we were five years ago and set us up for success for years to come. We are grateful for his leadership and wish him all the best.”
Peixoto added: “It has been a privilege to work alongside Pano and the Pret team. Together we returned Pret to profitable growth after the pandemic, delivered two successful refinancings and built a strong finance function ready for the business’s next phase. I want to thank our talented team, our financial partners and, of course, Pret’s loyal customers.”
