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Earl Ellis
Director of Finance/CFO at
PANERA BREAD CO
Net worth: 1 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Earl R.
Ellis currently serves as Independent Director at Xylem, Inc. since 2023, Director at Grace Foods Canada Inc since 2014, Director at Northside Achievement Zone, Chief Financial Officer at Panera Bread Co. starting in 2025, Member of the Governors Board at the University of Guelph, and Member of the Executive Leadership Council, Inc. since 2019.
Former positions include Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President at ABM Industries, Inc. from 2020 to 2025, Senior Vice President-Finance & Procurement at Best Buy Co., Inc. from 2018 to 2020, Chief Financial Officer at Best Buy Canada Ltd. from 2016 to 2017, Vice President-Finance & Retail at Canadian Tire Corp.
Ltd. from 2014 to 2016, and Principal at The Campbell's Co. from 2009 to 2014.
Education includes undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Guelph.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | 6,038 ( 0% ) | 661 403 $ | 2026-05-30 | |
| 2026-01-31 | 9,748 ( 0.02% ) | 380 757 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Earl Ellis active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| XYLEM INC. | Director/Board Member | 2023-03-08 |
| PANERA BREAD CO | Director of Finance/CFO | 2025-09-30 |
Grace Foods Canada Inc
 Grace Foods Canada Inc Food DistributorsDistribution Services Wholesales grocery products | Director/Board Member | 2013-12-31 |
Executive Leadership Council, Inc.
 Executive Leadership Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates membership organizations | Director/Board Member | 2018-12-31 |
Northside Achievement Zone
 Northside Achievement Zone Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates community based organizations and schools | Director/Board Member | - |
University of Guelph
 University of Guelph Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Earl Ellis
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ABM INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED | Director of Finance/CFO | 2025-06-05 |
| BEST BUY CO., INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2020-10-31 |
Best Buy Canada Ltd.
 Best Buy Canada Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails electronics, personal computers and entertainment software products | Director of Finance/CFO | 2017-11-30 |
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Training of Earl Ellis
Experiences
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
59
1st degree connections
11
1st degree companies
Male
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Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 11 |
|---|---|
ABM Industries, Inc.
 ABM Industries, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides facility services for commercial, industrial and institutional buildings | Commercial Services |
Best Buy Co., Inc.
 Best Buy Co., Inc. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Retails consumer electronics, entertainment software and appliances | Retail Trade |
The Campbell's Co.
 The Campbell's Co. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and distributes food and beverage products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Panera Bread Co.
 Panera Bread Co. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as a fast casual restaurants | Consumer Services |
Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd.
 Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. Department StoresRetail Trade Operates department stores | Retail Trade |
Executive Leadership Council, Inc.
Executive Leadership Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates membership organizations | Commercial Services |
University of Guelph
University of Guelph Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Best Buy Canada Ltd.
Best Buy Canada Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails electronics, personal computers and entertainment software products | Retail Trade |
Grace Foods Canada Inc
Grace Foods Canada Inc Food DistributorsDistribution Services Wholesales grocery products | Distribution Services |
Xylem, Inc.
 Xylem, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Operates as a water technology company that designs and manufactures engineered products | Producer Manufacturing |
Northside Achievement Zone
Northside Achievement Zone Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates community based organizations and schools | Commercial Services |
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