Anita K. Booe

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLC provides assurance, tax and advisory services. Its services include audit and assurance, consulting, deals, human resources, legal, tax, and family business. The firm also offers accountability, risk management, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and performance and process improvement. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Buffalo, NY.

Mars, Inc. engages in the production of confectionery and animal food products. Its brands include M&M?s, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, Dove, Pedigree, Whiskas, Extra, Skittles, Uncle Ben's, and Cocoavia. The company was founded by Franklin Clarence Mars in 1911 and is headquartered in McLean, VA.

Caribou Coffee Co., Inc. owns and operates coffee shops. It offers products to grocery stores, mass merchandisers, club stores, office coffee and foodservice providers, hotels, entertainment venues and e-commerce channels. The firm operates through three segments: Retail, Commercial and Franchise. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Panera Brands, Inc. operates fast casual and hospitality brand Panera Bread as well as Caribou Coffee and Einstein Bros. Bagels, and USHG Acquisition Corp. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Part of Krispy Kreme, Inc., Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. is a retailer of premium-quality sweet treats, including its signature Original Glazed® doughnut. Krispy Kreme Doughnuts is proud of its fundraising program, which has helped non-profit organizations raise millions of dollars in needed funds. The company, founded in 1937 by Vernon Rudolph, is headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC, and has nearly 1,400 retail shops in 33 countries. The CEO is Michael James Tattersfield.

Panera Holdings Corp. owns and operates restaurants. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

Insomnia Cookies Holdings LLC operates as an investment holding company. The company is headquartered in Newton Square, PA.

Part of Krispy Kreme, Inc., Krispy Kreme Holding UK Ltd. is a company that offers a range of birthday doughnuts, including a free gift note, and a limited-time's doughnut. The company is based in Camberley, UK and was founded in 2016. The British company also provides coffee that pairs perfectly with their doughnuts, which have been made fresh daily since 1937. In addition, they offer refreshing cold drinks such as shakes and coolers.

Veterinary Specialists of North America LLC operates as a veterinary services organization. The firm and its affiliated hospitals provide specialty, emergency and general veterinary care at facilities located in the mid-Atlantic region. The company was founded by John Bernard Payne in September 2014 and is headquartered in Tinton Falls, NJ.

PRET Holding 1 Ltd. is an investment holding British company founded in 2018. The private company functions as an investment holding company.

Part of Agnaten SE, JAB Holding Co. LLC is an investment holding American company. The company is based in Washington. Olivier Goudet has been the CEO of the company since 2012.

Part of Agnaten SE, JAB Consumer Fund Management SARL is a long-term investment firm that specializes in consumer goods and services. JAB is based in Luxembourg, Luxembourg. JAB's portfolio includes businesses in various segments, such as coffee and beverages, fast-casual restaurants, indulgence, pet care, pet insurance, pet labs, and beauty and luxury. The Luxembourger company's heritage dates back to the early 19th century when predecessors of the Reimann family established Benckiser, a chemical and industrial manufacturing company. The company was founded in 2012 and is overseen by its leadership team, including CEO Olivier Goudet.

National Veterinary Associates, Inc. engages in the ownership and operation of animal veterinary hospitals. It supports local medical standards as established by individual hospitals and practitioners. The firm provides emerging research and care standards, access to its national medical database, human resource guidance, marketing support, recruiting assistance, tax preparation and training and education for staff. The company was founded by Stanley R. Creighton in 1996 and is headquartered in Agoura Hills, CA.

Part of Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc., Maple Parent Holdings Corp. functions as an investment holding American company.

Koninklijke Douwe Egberts BV produces and distributes coffee products. It offers retail products and professional solutions, coffee machines, ingredients, and professional services for customers ranging from restaurants, theatres, hospitals and universities. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Part of Agnaten SE, JAB Partners LLP is a British company that provides investment advisory services. The company is based in London, UK. JAB Partners was founded in 2012.

Part of Pret A Manger (Europe) Ltd., Pret A Manger Ltd. is a sandwich and coffee chain based in London, UK. All coffees are 100% organic, and any unsold food is donated to local charities through the Pret Foundation, which works to alleviate homelessness, poverty, and hunger. With approximately 550 shops, Pret operates in 11 countries across 3 continents, and is well-known for its sustainably sourced ingredients and freshly made food. Founded in 1998, Pret's sandwiches, salads, and wraps are freshly made each day in shop kitchens using quality ingredients.

The Society of American Gastrointestinal & Endoscopic Surgeons offers affiliate membership to healthcare professionals who are actively involved in the practice or research of endoscopic or minimal access surgery. The organization is based in Los Angeles, CA. The organization offers a range of training programs, including advanced GI MIS, bariatrics, complex GI surgery, and foregut, with fellows potentially eligible for the new Area of Concentrated Training (ACT) Seal in Advanced Flexible Endoscopy. SAGES also provides a variety of educational resources, including core lectures, electives, videos, and self-assessment tools.

KFC Corp. owns and operates chains of chicken restaurant. It specializes in original recipe, extra crispy, kentucky grilled chicken and original recipe strips with home-style sides, honey BBQ wings and freshly made chicken sandwiches. The company was founded in 1930 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

Part of South Atlantic Bancshares, Inc., South Atlantic Bank operates as a state chartered commercial bank. The company is based in Myrtle Beach, SC. The CEO of the company is K. Wayne Wicker.

Pret A Manger (Europe) Ltd. operates restaurants and provides food delivery services. The firm offers brewed coffee, espresso, salads, sandwiches, fruits, soups, wraps, and treats and snacks. The company was founded by Julian Metcalfe and Sinclair Beecham in 1986 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Part of Mars, Inc., Mars Chocolate North America LLC is a company that produces confectionery food products. The company is based in Hackettstown, NJ.

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (North Carolina) is a professional organization that offers courses, publications, and resources to its 689,000 members, students, and professionals worldwide. The private company is based in Durham, NC. The organization advocates for the profession, public interest, and business sustainability. The competency framework and the role and structure of the finance function are explored in detail, and the code of ethics for designation holders is reviewed. The organization provides resources such as reports, tools, and videos to sharpen knowledge. The association of international certified professional accountants is the influential body of professional accountants, mixing the strengths of AICPA and CIMA. The organization promotes management accounting on the global stage and offers the management accounting designation, which distinguishes professionals with proficiency in finance operations and strategy.

PAM Group Ltd. is a holding company, which engages in the retailing of food and drink. The company was founded on December 21, 2007 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.