National Press Club

NPC Luncheon: Ron Shaich

April 26, 2019

Photo Credit: Alan Kotok Panera Bread founder Ron Shaich describes his ideas for creating a chain of fast-casual restaurants.
Photo Credit: Alan Kotok Panera Bread founder Ron Shaich explains the risks today of activist investors in a publicly-traded company.
Photo Credit: Alan Kotok Panera Bread founder Ron Shaich describes the dangers posed by giving priority to short-term investment returns over long-term innovations.
Photo Credit: Alan Kotok Panera Bread founder Ron Shaich answers a question from the audience.
Photo Credit: Alan Kotok National Press Club president Alison Kodjak asks a question of Panera Bread founder Ron Shaich.
Photo Credit: Alan Kotok NPC member Danny Al-Faruque asks a question of Panera Bread founder Ron Shaich.
Photo Credit: Alan Kotok Panera Bread founder Ron Shaich thanks National Press Club and president Alison Kodjak for the gift commemorative coffee mug.