Niren Chaudhary is a CEO, innovator, and philanthropist, he is currently the Chairman of the Board of Panera Brands. Before becoming Chairman he served as CEO of Panera Brands and Panera Bread. Previously, Chaudhary served as Chief Operating Officer and President of Krispy Kreme, where he created a path for enterprise value growth. Before that, he spent over two decades at Yum! Brands serving in global leadership positions including Global President of KFC and President of Yum! India.
Chaudry's insights and voice have been sought by PWC, Harvard University, and London Business School. He dedicated his time to serving on the Tufts Medical Centre Board and as an advocate for DKMS. Chaudhary’s energy extends to his keynotes and moderated conversations alike, connecting with audiences on both an intellectual and personal level. He is a highly skilled individual, fostering cultural transformation, establishing strong brands, and ensuring customer satisfaction while implementing global and regional expansion strategies that prioritize profitability and benefit shareholders.