Former Krispy Kreme President Taking Over CEO Role at Panera

Panera Bread has hired Niren Chaudhary as president and CEO, succeeding Blaine Hurst, who is retiring from the role May 23.  Hurst will remain on the board of Panera and become vice chairman, and will work alongside Chaudhary to help ensure a smooth transition into his new role.  Read more about it here.