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Nikka Copeland
Senior Vice President, Office of Transformation & Strategy,
Panera Bread
Nikka Copeland
Senior Vice President, Office of Transformation & Strategy,
Panera Bread
Nikka Copeland joined Panera in June 2025 as Senior Vice President, Office of Transformation & Strategy.
Nikka is a purpose-driven executive with a track record of leading complex transformations, unlocking performance, and scaling growth across Fortune 100 companies and private equity-backed turnarounds.
With over 20 years of experience across multiple industries, including restaurants and energy, she has delivered more than $1B in value, driven 13–15% annual growth trajectories, and led global transformation programs. Nikka is known for leading enterprise-wide initiatives, aligning people, process, and technology around strategic outcomes to foster high-performing cultures.
Respected as a transformation strategist and thought partner, she brings a rare combination of analytical rigor, operational discipline, and human-centered leadership to every challenge.
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