After many years, Clive Schlee is stepping down as C.E.O. Of Pret and as a lifelong fan of the brand (I worked there for 9 years) I have to pay tribute to the man and his achievements. It’s fair to say that the brand had lost its way prior to his arrival and he worked tirelessly to move it forward with spectacular results. He has never been a demonstrative man, softly spoken but in his way he is inspirational. He steps down after 16 years leaving huge shoes to fill. I know his successor pretty well as we are old colleagues going back more years than I care to mention. Knowing Pano as I do, I’m certain that the brand is in very good hands and I wish him and all my old colleagues the very best for the future,
