Pret A Manger names Taco Bell HR director as Chief People Officer

He will take on the role in 2023.

Coffee and food-to-go chain Pret A Manger has announced Ed Evans as its new Chief People Officer.

Currently serving as HR director for Taco Bell, Evans also worked for KFC as HR Director for UK and Ireland operations and its US operations.

Evans Evans will replace current Chief People Officer Andrea Wareham, after she decided to leave the business.

"After over 22 years with Pret, Andrea Wareham has decided to leave the business. Put simply, Pret wouldn't be the business it is today without Andrea's hard work. We wish her nothing but the best as she steps back to spend some more time with her family," he said.

Evans will assume the role in 2023.