– USA, IL – Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB), the iconic neighborhood sandwich shop, today announced the additions of David Pearson and Jill Sutton to its Board of Directors.
“We are extremely excited to bring Dave and Jill’s leadership and expertise to our Board as we start to execute against our new three-year Strategic Growth Goals,” said CEO, Bob Wright. “Dave brings prodigious experience in controls and financial reporting as well as capital markets, and strategic growth to Potbelly’s board. Jill has tremendous experience in the Consumer Goods and Restaurant sectors, where she’s served in legal and business leadership roles with brand name companies, including tenures with Tim Hortons, Wendy’s and, most recently, United Natural Foods, Inc.”
David Pearson will also join the Audit Committee while Jill Sutton will join the Compensation and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees.
The addition of Mr. Pearson and Ms. Sutton will temporarily expand the Board to 11 directors until the AGM on May 19, 2022, at which time Marla Gottschalk and Ben Rosenzweig will not be standing for election.
About Dave Pearson
David Pearson, former CFO of Vonage and seasoned investment banker, is currently serving as a board member for Lee Enterprises and Magnite, both of which operate within the advertising industry. Before his retirement, Dave was the CFO of Vonage, where he was responsible for managing the Finance, Corporate Development, and Investor Relations departments. Preceding Vonage, Dave served for over nine years as the Managing Director of the Global Media & Telecom Group within Deutsche Bank’s investment banking services. Additionally, he spent nine years at Goldman Sachs holding three different positions within the Technology, Media & Telecom investment banking practice, most recently as Managing Director.
Mr. Pearson said, “Potbelly’s nationally recognized brand, turnaround success, and recent pivot to growth makes it an extremely exciting time in the Company’s history. Potbelly has set an aggressive plan to expand across the country, and I look forward to serving on the Board of Directors to support the Company as it executes against its three-year strategic goals.”
Dave received his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and an A.B. in Political Science and Organizational Behavior from Brown University.
About Jill Sutton
Jill Sutton most recently served as Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel of United Natural Foods, Inc., a publicly-traded food distributor. Before United Natural Foods, she served as Deputy General Counsel of General Motors Company. During her professional career, Jill worked for Tim Hortons from 2006 to 2015, where she held various roles, including EVP and General Counsel. Before Tim Hortons, Jill served as Corporate Counsel for Wendy’s Co. for two years.
Ms. Sutton commented, “I am pleased to join Potbelly’s board and excited to work with the team to bring the great Potbelly brand to new markets over the next several years. Bob and the refreshed management team have developed a clear vision and a transformational strategic plan to unlock the brand’s potential. I look forward to contributing to the Company’s continued success.”
Jill holds multiple degrees from The Ohio State University, including a J.D. and Master’s Degree in Health Administration.
About Potbelly
Potbelly Corporation is a neighborhood sandwich concept that has been feeding customers’ smiles with warm, toasty sandwiches, signature salads, hand-dipped shakes, and other fresh menu items, customized just the way customers want them, for more than 40 years. Potbelly promises Fresh, Fast & Friendly service in an environment that reflects the local neighborhood. Since opening its first shop in Chicago in 1977, Potbelly has expanded to neighborhoods across the country – with approximately 400 company-owned shops in the United States. Additionally, Potbelly franchisees operate over 40 shops in the United States.
For more information: https://www.potbelly.com/
- Disclaimer - News, data, and statements included in this release are intended exclusively for general information purposes. Talent4Boards does not guarantee that news is accurate or about the correct person and accepts neither liability for the consequences of the reader’s reliance, nor responsibility for the accuracy of the information. Nothing in this release should be considered for decisions about referred securities. Products and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
