Pret A Manger has appointed Ross Warnes as president for its UK and Ireland operations, effective January 2026.

Warnes joins from Kraft Heinz, where he held several senior positions, including area VP for the US’s largest business unit and VP of sales for Northern Europe and the UK & Ireland. His previous experience also includes roles at Unilever and Nestlé in the UK.

In his new role, Warnes will oversee Pret’s 500+ shops across the UK and Ireland. He will be responsible for managing the company’s operations in its largest market.

Pano Christou, CEO of Pret, said: “I’m excited to welcome Ross to the Pret team overseeing UK & Ireland. Ross has great experience in growing food brands and leading high-performing teams. His leadership will be instrumental as we focus on growing our UK market share, driving transactions and delivering more value to our customers.”

Warnes added: “I grew up with Pret and have always cherished its freshly made food, organic coffee and friendly service. It’s been amazing to see it evolve over the years and I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to be part of its exciting future. I’m looking forward to joining the team and taking the Pret brand to new places across the UK and Ireland.”