John M. Meister
Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer at PANERA BREAD CO
Network origin in John M. Meister first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holding Company | Restaurants | 71 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to John M. Meister via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| HILLSHIRE BRANDS CO | Food Distributors | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| MCDONALD'S CORPORATION | Restaurants | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| SONIC CORP. | Restaurants | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| STAPLES, INC. | Specialty Stores | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. | Restaurants | President Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing | |
| KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Chairman Chief Operating Officer | |
| Dartmouth College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Mars, Inc.
 Mars, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Mars, Inc. engages in the production of confectionery and animal food products. Its brands include M&M?s, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, Dove, Pedigree, Whiskas, Extra, Skittles, Uncle Ben's, and Cocoavia. The company was founded by Franklin Clarence Mars in 1911 and is headquartered in McLean, VA. | Food: Specialty/Candy | President Director of Finance/CFO | |
JAB Holding Co. SARL
 JAB Holding Co. SARL Financial ConglomeratesFinance JAB Holding Co. SARL engages in investing in private and public companies. It focuses on the acquisition of stocks, shares, other securities, bonds, unsecured obligations, investment certificates, and other debt instruments through selling, purchasing, and exchanging securities and financial instruments, which are issued by private and public companies of any kind. The company was founded in 1823 and is headquartered in Luxembourg. | Financial Conglomerates | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
| Boston University | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin | |
Taco Bell Corp.
 Taco Bell Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Taco Bell Corp. operates a chain of restaurants. Its products include texas-mexican cuisine foods such as tacos, burritos, gorditas, quesadillas, nachos, chalupas, salads and food items. The company was founded by Glen William Bell, Jr. in 1962 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Restaurants | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Ernst & Young LLP (Missouri)
 Ernst & Young LLP (Missouri) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ernst & Young provides accounting services. Its services include auditing, accounting, tax and transaction services, assurance and advisory business, online transaction advisory and a wide range of financial services. The company was founded by Arthur Young and Alwin C. Ernst in 1881 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
| JIMMY CHOO PLC | Apparel/Footwear Retail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| COTY INC. | Household/Personal Care | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Potbelly Sandwich Works LLC
 Potbelly Sandwich Works LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Potbelly Sandwich Works LLC owns and operates sandwich restaurants. Their stores is filled with antiques, vintage signs, old photographs, music memorabilia and, of course, a potbelly stove. They also provide live local musicians to its customers. The company was founded by Bryant Keil and Peter Hastings in 1997 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Restaurants | Director of Finance/CFO Director of Finance/CFO | |
Nestle Purina PetCare Co.
 Nestle Purina PetCare Co. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Nestle Purina PetCare Co. engages in the manufacturing and distribution of pet food products. It offers dry and wet dog and cat food, treats, and litter. The company was founded by William H. Danforth, George Robinson, and William Andrews in 1894 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Miami University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University of California, Irvine | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Williams College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc.
 Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Bruegger's Enterprises, Inc. operates bakeries and cafes. Its menu includes boiled and baked bagels, salads, wraps, breads, soups, sandwiches, desserts, and coffee blends. The company was founded by Nord Brue and Mike Dressell in 1983 and is headquartered in Burlington, VT. | Food Retail | Chief Operating Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
Boston Market Corp.
 Boston Market Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Boston Market Corp. engages in the owning and operation of fast-casual restaurants. It offers individual meals, market bowls, family meals, sides, sandwiches, salad bowls and soups, desserts and sauces. The company was founded by Arthur Cores and Steven Kolow in 1985 and is headquartered in Golden, CO. | Restaurants | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| NOODLES & COMPANY | Restaurants | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| KRISPY KREME, INC. | Food Distributors | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| JAMBA, INC. | Restaurants | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Women's Foodservice Forum
 Women's Foodservice Forum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Women's Foodservice Forum engages in food services industry. It serves the operations, manufacturing, distribution, publishing and consulting industry. The company was founded by Monica Boyles, Elizabeth Brennan, Jenene Garey, Joyce Goldstein, Denise Gorsline, Marcia Harris, Patricia Harris, Laura Hayden, Florence Jaramillo, Edna Morris, Karen Settlemyer, Julia Stewart, Kathleen Talbert, Jo Linda Thompson and Jackie B. Trujillo in 1989 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| EINSTEIN NOAH RESTAURANT GROUP INC | Food Retail | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Mill Road Capital Management LLC
 Mill Road Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Mill Road Capital Management LLC (Mill Road Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2004 by Thomas Lynch. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. | Investment Managers | Founder Private Equity Investor | |
| FIESTA RESTAURANT GROUP, INC. | Restaurants | Chief Executive Officer Human Resources Officer | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| Boston College Law School | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| CareerOne Services Pty Ltd. | Director/Board Member | ||
Koninklijke Douwe Egberts BV
 Koninklijke Douwe Egberts BV Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Koninklijke Douwe Egberts BV produces and distributes coffee products. It offers retail products and professional solutions, coffee machines, ingredients, and professional services for customers ranging from restaurants, theatres, hospitals and universities. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Panera LLC
 Panera LLC Food RetailRetail Trade Part of Panera Bread Co., Panera LLC is a bakery-cafe chain that believes in serving good food in a warm and welcoming environment. The private company is based in St. Louis, MO and has 2,128 bakery-cafes in 48 states, offering a menu of soups, salads, and sandwiches made with simple ingredients and without artificial additives. Panera's commitment to baking bread fresh every day in their bakery-cafes and sharing unsold bread and baked goods with neighbors in need has been a tradition that carries on today. Panera is also focused on improving quality and convenience by investing in technology and operations, offering new ways to enjoy their food such as mobile ordering, curbside and rapid pick-up for to-go orders, and delivery. The company was founded in 1987 and Jose Alberto Dueñas has been the CEO of the company since 2023. | Food Retail | Chief Executive Officer Chief Operating Officer | |
Acorn Holdings BV
 Acorn Holdings BV Investment ManagersFinance Acorn Holdings BV operates as a venture capital firm. The company is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Veterinary Specialists of North America LLC
 Veterinary Specialists of North America LLC Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Veterinary Specialists of North America LLC operates as a veterinary services organization. The firm and its affiliated hospitals provide specialty, emergency and general veterinary care at facilities located in the mid-Atlantic region. The company was founded by John Bernard Payne in September 2014 and is headquartered in Tinton Falls, NJ. | Agricultural Commodities/Milling | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Krispy Kreme Holdings, Inc.
 Krispy Kreme Holdings, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Krispy Kreme Holdings, Inc. operates restaurants. The company is headquartered in Winston Salem, NC. | Restaurants | President Director/Board Member | |
JAB Holding Co. LLC
 JAB Holding Co. LLC Financial ConglomeratesFinance Part of Agnaten SE, JAB Holding Co. LLC is an investment holding American company. The private company is based in Washington. Olivier Goudet has been the CEO of the company since 2012. | Financial Conglomerates | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
Panera Holdings Corp.
 Panera Holdings Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Panera Holdings Corp. owns and operates restaurants. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| KEURIG DR PEPPER INC. | Beverages: Non-Alcoholic | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
JAB Partners LLP
 JAB Partners LLP Investment ManagersFinance Part of Agnaten SE, JAB Partners LLP is a British company that provides investment advisory services. The private company is based in London, UK. JAB Partners was founded in 2012. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| JDE PEET'S N.V. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
Taymax Group LP
 Taymax Group LP Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Taymax Group LP operates as a multi-unit franchisee of Planet Fitness health clubs. The company was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Salem, NH. | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member | |
| Act Iii Holdings LLC | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Panera Brands, Inc.
 Panera Brands, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Panera Brands, Inc. operates fast casual and hospitality brand Panera Bread as well as Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. Bagels, and USHG Acquisition Corp. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Chairman President Chief Executive Officer | |
The Alliance for Business Leadership
 The Alliance for Business Leadership Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Alliance for Business Leadership provides business support services. The non-profit company is based in Boston, MA. The company was founded by James F. Boyle, Jeffrey J. Bussgang. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| CAVA GROUP, INC. | Restaurants | Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
Statistics
International
| United States | 44 |
| Netherlands | 4 |
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| Luxembourg | 2 |
| Australia | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 25 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 7 |
| Retail Trade | 6 |
| Finance | 6 |
| Commercial Services | 5 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 196 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 117 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 48 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 40 |
| President | 39 |
Most connected contacts
| Insiders | |
|---|---|
| Olivier Goudet | 47 |
| James White | 37 |
| Diane Hessan | 25 |
| Joachim Joseph B. C. Creus | 23 |
| Thomas Lynch | 22 |
| Robert Singer | 21 |
| Ronald Shaich | 18 |
| John Gengarella | 16 |
| Charles Chapman | 15 |
| Mark Stoever | 15 |
| Dirk A. Montgomery | 15 |
| Andrew Madsen | 13 |
| Jose Dueñas | 12 |
| Michael D. Simon | 12 |
| Karen Kelley | 11 |
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