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Panera Appoints Victor Siqueira as Chief Supply Chain Officer
BOSTON — Panera Bread announced the appointment of Victor Siqueira as Chief Supply Chain Officer. Siqueira will oversee all aspects of Panera’s supply chain function, helping ensure a reliable, efficient, and agile network that supports the brand’s strategic priorities.
The company stated that Siqueira brings deep global supply chain and operational expertise, having led procurement, manufacturing, distribution and vertically integrated supply chain organizations for leading restaurant and consumer brands. Most recently, he led Supply Chain and CPG at Oakberry, where he oversaw sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and consumer packaged goods during a period of accelerated international growth, helping scale the brand from 300 to more than 1,100 locations across nearly 50 countries. Prior to Oakberry, he served as Vice President of Supply Chain at Tim Hortons, where he led a comprehensive supply chain transformation that delivered significant operational efficiencies, cost savings, and service improvements for the brand and its franchisees. He previously held senior leadership positions at Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and Burger King, where he helped drive supply chain performance and support long-term business growth.
According to Siqueira, “I am thrilled to join Panera at such an exciting time for the brand. Panera has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional experiences to guests, supported by a world-class supply chain network. I look forward to working alongside Paul, the leadership team and our team members to build a more resilient, efficient supply chain to advance the company’s strategic priorities.”
Read the full announcement here.
Aerospace and Defense Industry Veteran Will Lead Supplier Strategy and Procurement Operations for SRC
SYRACUSE, NY — SRC, Inc., a global, not-for-profit, defense research and development company, announced that StaceyAnn Treasure has joined the company as assistant vice president of supply chain and procurement.
The company stated that as SRC continues to grow and support complex defense programs, Treasure will lead the company’s end-to-end supply chain and procurement strategy, overseeing strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement operations. She will work closely with executive leadership and program teams to strengthen supplier partnerships, advance continuous improvement, ensure compliance with federal contracting requirements, and build a resilient supply chain capable of supporting SRC’s long-term growth and mission.
According to Kevin Hair, president and CEO, “StaceyAnn brings a strong track record of building high-performing supply chain organizations that support complex defense programs,” he said. “Her experience leading strategic sourcing initiatives, strengthening supplier performance and driving operational excellence will be an important asset as SRC continues to grow and deliver mission-critical capabilities to our customers.”
Treasure brings extensive experience leading procurement and end-to-end supply chain operations across the aerospace and defense industry. Most recently, she served as director of supply chain management at Antenna Research Associates, where she led enterprise supply chain operations supporting more than $100 million in government and defense programs.
Read the full announcement here.
Molson Coors Appoints Matthew Hook as CSCO for Americas
CHICAGO — Molson Coors announced the appointment of Matthew Hook as its Chief Supply Chain Officer, Americas.
In a recent LinkedIn post, the company stated that Matt’s appointment reflects both his deep knowledge of Molson Coors and the global perspective he’s built over his career. In his 27 years with the company, Matt has held roles spanning manufacturing, engineering, logistics, customer supply, procurement, import/export and demand planning — experience shaped by our operations in the U.S., Canada and Asia. That breadth gives him a rare, end-to-end view of how our supply chain functions as one connected system across geographies and disciplines.
Most recently, Matt has served as Vice President, Manufacturing Operations, North America, where he has played a key role in modernizing our breweries and strengthening the operational foundation that supports the level of customer service our business depends on. Outside of work, Matt calls Milwaukee, WI home and enjoys traveling with his wife and two daughters. He also enjoys racing, cross-country skiing and kayaking. After those adventures, you can find him with a Coors Light, Miller High Life or a Rickard’s Red in hand.
Read the full LinkedIn announcement here.
Nanoscope Therapeutics Appoints Troy Short as Senior Vice President, Manufacturing and Supply Chain
DALLAS — Nanoscope Therapeutics Inc., a biotechnology company, announced the appointment of Troy Short as Senior Vice President, Manufacturing and Supply Chain. In this role, Short will lead Nanoscope’s GMP manufacturing, commercial supply, and global distribution strategy as the company advances toward the potential approval and launch of MOGENRY™.
The company stated that Short brings more than two decades of operations and supply chain leadership across the pharmaceutical and gene therapy industries, with particular depth in building the manufacturing and distribution capabilities required to bring genetic medicines to patients. He previously served as vice president of global supply chain at AveXis, Inc., where he built and led the global commercial supply chain organization through the launch of Zolgensma®, scaling distribution globally, including the design of the specialized cold-chain model required for patient-specific delivery. He negotiated supply agreements, managed raw material sourcing, led the enterprise resource planning system implementation, and played a leadership role in FDA licensure and commercial readiness.
According to Sulagna Bhattacharya, co-founder and chief executive officer of Nanoscope Therapeutics, “Troy has done what very few people in our industry have done: built and run the supply chain that delivered an approved AAV gene therapy to patients around the world,” he said.
“A one-time intravitreal therapy manufactured in the U.S. has to reach every patient who needs it, at quality, without interruption. That capability is built years in advance, and Troy knows exactly how to execute. His arrival at this stage reflects how seriously we are taking our preparation for launch.”
Read the full announcement here.
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