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Seward worked in various marketing positions at Subway, Schlotzsky’s, Arby’s and Rita’s Italian Ice, according to the press release. She has over two decades of marketing experience in the restaurant industry. At Panera, she will lead strategic marketing planning, such as consumer insights, product strategy and category growth in addition to Panera’s consumer packaged goods business.

Uehlein’s role includes overseeing Panera’s culinary team and leading all menu development and innovation. He has over 30 years of restaurant experience, including serving as vice president of culinary at Papa Johns, Mod Pizza and Sonic. He spent the bulk of his career at Canyon Ranch Resorts where he led menu development and implementation as vice president of food and beverage and corporate chef, according to his LinkedIn profile .

“[Seward and Uehlein] will be instrumental as we focus on innovating this year through our marketing strategy and our menu offerings,” Shambura said in a statement.

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