Einstein Noah names new CEO
December 3, 2008
LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, which operates the Einstein Bros. Bagels, Noah's New York Bagels and Manhattan Bagel brands, has appointed Jeff O'Neill as chief executive officer and as a director, effective immediately.
Paul Murphy, who had been CEO, president and director since October 2003, has resigned.
O'Neill joins Einstein Noah from Priszm Income Fund in Toronto, where he held the titles of chief operating officer, president and most recently, CEO. Priszm is the master franchisee for KFC in Canada, employs more than 9,000 people and owns and operates 465 quick-service and fast casual restaurants across Canada, including KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut.