Location Chicago, Illinois, United States Regions Greater Chicago Area, Great Lakes, Midwestern US Gender Male Also Known As Bill Moreton
LinkedIn View on LinkedIn
Bill Moreton has spent 13 years with Panera and served as Executive Vice Chairman since August 2013. He is also a member of the Board of Directors. From 1998 to 2003, Moreton served as Panera Bread's Executive Vice President, Chief Financial and Administrative Officer. He rejoined the company in October 2008 as Executive Vice President &
Co-Chief Operating Officer. Moreton was appointed Chief Executive Officer and President of Panera Bread and to the Board of Directors in May 2010. From March 2012 to July 2013 Moreton served as President and Co-CEO.
Prior to re-joining Panera, Moreton served as President and Chief Financial Officer of Potbelly Sandwich Works. He also previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Wendy's International, Inc. subsidiary Baja Fresh. Prior to his responsibilities with Baja Fresh, Moreton was Executive Vice President, Subsidiary Brand Management for Wendy's, where he assisted with strategy and growth of developing brands. Moreton also served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Quality Dining, Inc.
Prior to entering the restaurant industry, Moreton spent a decade in banking, accounting and financial consulting with Credit Agricole and Arthur Andersen & Co.
Moreton earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy from DePaul University and is a Certified Public Accountant.
