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Paris Baguette promotes COO Tipton to CEO of US business

Darren Tipton is now CEO of Paris Baguette's US business. Image provided

January 14, 2020

Paris Baguette has made a few changes to its executive leadership, including promoting former COO Darren Tipton to CEO of the chain's United States business operations. He now oversees multiple departments including franchise sales and development, real estate, design and construction and operations, according to a company press release.

Tipton joined Paris Baguette in October 2018 where he served as VP of operations and COO.

Former CEO Jack Moran has assumed the role of global CEO, where he is responsible for business development in the Americas, Europe and other territories. Moran, who has worked at Paris Baguette since July 2018, brings over 25 years of experience, previously holding a variety of executive roles including CEO at Le Pain Quotidien and director of operations at Au Bon Pain.

"It is a privilege to succeed Jack Moran as US CEO and I am thrilled to be working alongside him during such an exciting growth period for Paris Baguette," Tipton said in the release. "With the new year upon us, we are eager to continue Paris Baguette’s growing momentum and remain dynamic in enhancing our brand values while becoming one of the county’s most reputable and renowned bakery café businesses."

Paris Baguette is a global brand that operates more than 82 corporate and franchise locations throughout the U.S. and over 3,500 internationally.