Le Pain Quotidien appoints former Starbucks exec as US CEO
The bakery and restaurant chain announced the appointment of Doug Satzman as the US Chief Executive Officer.
"Le Pain Quotidien's success over the last 25 years comes from balancing innovation with integrity," explains Vincent Herbert, Le Pain Quotidien's Global CEO.
"With a proven business philosophy that drives growth while protecting the core values of the brand, Doug will continue to make the bold decisions that have set Le Pain Quotidien apart."
During his 14-year tenure at Starbucks, Satzman led teams that helped increase store counts from 2,000 to 20,000 globally. He last served as Senior Vice President of Business Development & License Retail Operations for Europe, Middle East and Africa. Satzman recently returned from a one-year sabbatical where he worked with young entrepreneurs and sponsored philanthropic projects in Rwanda.
As CEO, Satzman will direct his efforts toward elevating people culture, domestic expansion in new and existing markets, while further tailoring the guest experience through technology and food innovation. With the recent launch of its mobile app and integrated loyalty program, Le Pain Quotidien will add new "pay at the table" functionality, launching Spring 2016. In line with the company’s sustainability efforts, Satzman will spearhead a nationwide transition to CO2 neutral stores - thereby offsetting their carbon footprint - following a successful pilot in the New York region.
"I am thrilled to be joining LPQ, a company that creates community through nourishing, organic offerings shared over communal tables,” said Satzman.
“I have long admired Le Pain Quotidien's values and share a personal passion in supporting sustainable practices that are good for our bodies, our environment and our society."
