Potbelly Corporation Announces Departure of Chief Executive Officer Later This Year
31 May 2017 - 8:09AM
Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ:PBPB) today announced that Aylwin
Lewis, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will be leaving
Potbelly later this year. After leading Potbelly for nine years Mr.
Lewis will depart as CEO and a member of its Board of Directors on
August 8, 2017.
Peter Bassi, the Lead Director of Potbelly
Corporation, commented, “We are grateful for Aylwin’s leadership
during his nine-year tenure at Potbelly. We appreciate his vast
contributions. He is a world class restaurant leader and Potbelly
benefited from his leadership. We have started the search process
for a new CEO.”
Mr. Lewis added, “I have truly enjoyed my time
and experience at Potbelly. I have had the opportunity to work with
great people in an amazing business over the last nine years.
Potbelly has a special place in the hearts of our customers and it
will always have a special place in my heart as well. I look
forward to seeing Potbelly continue to grow as one of the nation’s
premier fast casual restaurant destinations.”
About Potbelly
Potbelly Corporation is a fast-growing
neighborhood sandwich concept offering toasty warm sandwiches,
signature salads and other fresh menu items served by engaging
people in an environment that reflects the Potbelly brand. Our
Vision is for our customers to feel that we are their "Neighborhood
Sandwich Shop" and to tell others about their great experience. Our
Mission is to make people really happy and to improve every day.
Our Passion is to be "The Best Place for Lunch." The Company owns
and operates over 400 shops in the United States and our
franchisees operate over 40 shops domestically, in the Middle East,
the United Kingdom and Canada. For more information, please visit
our website at www.potbelly.com.
Contact:
Investor Relations
Investors@Potbelly.com
312-428-2950
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