Pret A Manger has announced the appointment of Ross Warnes as UK & Ireland president, to lead Pret’s largest market through its next phase of growth.
Starting in January 2026, Ross joins from Kraft Heinz where he held several senior roles, including Area Vice President overseeing their biggest business unit in the US and VP of Sales for Northern Europe and UK & Ireland Sales Director. He brings to Pret a wealth of experience driving growth for food and beverage brands, with experience at Unilever and Nestle’s UK businesses, prior to his time at Kraft Heinz.
Ross will oversee Pret’s 500+ shop UK & Ireland estate, spearheading efforts to grow market share, increase transactions, and deliver even greater value to customers. His appointment comes as Pret doubles down on its commitment to food and coffee innovation following July’s successful launch of Super Plates, a premium range of bigger, high protein and nutrient rich salads, which are already driving incremental customer visits, as well as focusing on value for customers.
Pano Christou, CEO, 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.”
Ross Warnes, UK & Ireland President, Pret A Manger said: “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.”
