Pret a Manger UK and Europe MD Clare Clough is to step down.
Clough first joined the coffee and food-to-go chain 15 years ago as head of food and technical. She has held various roles including chief food and coffee officer, where she oversaw the introduction of full ingredient labelling as part of the Pret Allergy Plan.
Clough was appointed UK MD in 2019, where she led the chain’s recovery from the Covid pandemic, before being promoted to her current role as UK and Europe MD just seven months ago.
“After 15 years with Pret, Clare Clough has decided to leave the business and have a career break,” said a Pret spokesperson.
“Over the years, Clare has been instrumental in establishing Pret’s international presence, developing Pret’s allergy plan, leading the UK business through the Covid-19 pandemic and more recently serving as MD for Europe.
”We’d like to thank Clare for her enormous contribution in making Pret what it is today and wish her the very best in her next endeavour.”
Pret has not yet confirmed who will succeed Clough as UK and Europe MD.
Her departure follows news in June that Pret’s owner, European investment group JAB Holding, is sounding out new investors for the sandwich shop before a possible initial public offering.
Sources close to the matter said advisors are looking into a number of options for Pret before a potential listing, including a stake sale, according to the Financial Times.
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