Pret A Manger Names Former RBI Executive as New CFO

Pret A Manger has named former Restaurant Brands International (RBI) executive Lucas Lopes Muniz as its latest Chief Financial Officer, effective January 2027. 

Lucas will join Pret’s Global Leadership Team and will oversee the firm’s global finance operations as the food and drink chain plans the next step of its international expansion strategy.

Joining Pret after 12 years with RBI, Lucas has experience across various finance divisions, including senior finance, development and general management roles in Singapore, Canada and Switzerland.

Discussing his appointment, Lucas says: “Pret is an iconic brand with amazing customers, a fantastic team of colleagues and some exciting opportunities ahead, both in the UK and internationally. I'm looking very much forward to getting started.”

Extensive leadership experience

Most recently, Lucas served as CFO for RBI International, where he directed financial operations across 120 markets, four brands and more than 16,000 restaurants worldwide, with system sales of over US$19bn.

During his time at RBI, he also served as President of Tim Hortons International for two years. Lucas has also served on the UK boards of Popeyes and Burger King.

Commenting on Lucas’s appointment, Pano Christou, CEO of Pret A Manger, says Lucas has a “brilliant track record” following his time at RBI International.

Pano adds: “[Lucas’s] experience of driving growth in both emerging and established markets will be particularly valuable, with Pret now operating in over 20 international markets.”

Gustavo Peixoto’s departure as CFO

Lucas succeeds current CFO Gustavo Peixoto, who will leave the company to take on a new role within the education sector after five years with Pret.

Gustavo first joined Pret shortly after the pandemic and has played a key role in enhancing the company’s financial position and reinvigorating growth.

He will remain with Pret until the end of March next year, ensuring a smooth transition of leadership in the CFO position.

Commenting on Gustavo’s departure, Pano adds: “When Gustavo joined in 2022, Pret was still recovering from the pandemic. I knew his grit, resilience and intellect were what we needed.

“We are grateful for his leadership and wish him all the best.”

Following Pano’s comments, Gustavo says that it has been a “privilege” to work alongside Pano and the wider Pret team.

Gustavo adds: “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.”

Pret A Manger partners:

YOOBIC: Pret A Manger collaborates with YOOBIC to streamline store operations, manage frontline tasks, and track compliance across global shops.
CEO: Fabrice Haiat | Headquarters: New York City, New York, US

FreedomPay: Pret A Manger works with FreedomPay to power secure, omnichannel payment experiences across the United Kingdom, United States, and Hong Kong.
CEO: Tom Durovsik | Headquarters: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

A&W Food Services of Canada: Pret A Manger partners with A&W Canada to expand its footprint and operate shops across key Canadian markets.
CEO: Susan Senecal | Headquarters: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada