Pret A Manger has today announced the appointment of Anita McDonnell as president, international,
McDonnell will lead Pret’s business across Europe, Asia and Africa, working alongside Felipe Athayde, President, North America, and Ross Warnes, President, UK &
McDonnell brings two decades of global leadership experience across franchised food and beverage businesses. She joins Pret from Taco Bell, where she most recently served as Managing Director for Asia Pacific and the Middle East, having previously held the role of Chief Growth Officer for the region. Before joining Taco Bell, McDonnell held leadership roles at Domino’s and Costa Coffee, where she built extensive experience working with franchise partners and leading businesses across Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Europe.
McDonnell succeeds Eira Jarvis, who will leave Pret at the end of the year after 13 years with the business. Having spent more than a decade building Pret’s business across Asia and beyond, Eira has decided to remain in the region, rather than relocate to the UK where the President, International role
Pano Christou, chief executive officer of Pret A Manger, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Anita to Pret. She brings extensive global experience and a deep understanding of franchised businesses, with a strong track record of leading teams across multiple markets. It’s rare to find someone with such deep
“I would also like to thank Eira for everything she has contributed over the past 13 years. She has helped build the foundations of Pret’s international business, supporting teams and franchise partners across many of our markets. Just as importantly, she has been a mentor to so many colleagues across Pret, generously sharing her experience and helping develop the next generation of leaders. We fully understand her decision to remain in Asia, we wish her every success for the future.”
