Pret A Manger has today announced the appointment of Lucas Lopes Muniz as chief financial officer (CFO), effective from mid-January 2027.Muniz will join Pret’s Global Leadership Team, leading the company’s global finance function and supporting the business’s continued international growth. He joins after spending 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.
Most recently, Muniz served as 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. He also served as President, Tim Hortons International, as well as on the UK boards of Popeyes and Burger King. Before joining RBI, Lucas held roles at BBVA and Morgan Stanley.
Lucas succeeds Gustavo Peixoto, who will leave Pret to take on a new role in the education sector, after five years with the business. Peixoto joined Pret as the business was emerging from the pandemic and has played a critical role in strengthening its financial position and returning Pret to growth. He will remain until the end of March 2027, working alongside Lucas from mid-January to ensure a smooth handover.
Pano Christou, chief executive officer 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.”
Lucas Lopes Muniz, incoming chief financial officer of Pret A Manger, said: “I’m delighted to be joining Pret A Manger at such an exciting time. Pret is an iconic brand, with a strong heritage, a unique offer, friendly and dedicated Team Members, and has significant opportunities to create value in the UK and internationally. I’m looking forward to working with Pano and the team to build on the strong foundations already in place and to support the next chapter of Pret’s growth.”
Gustavo Peixoto, outgoing chief financial officer, 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.”
