The board has formed a search committee to replace Steve Ells.

Glenn Leitch will lead efforts to ‘modernize and optimize’ the company’s global supply chain.

The Humboldt, Tenn., facility is expected to begin operations in late 2019.

The three people bring experience from Wendy’s, McAlister’s Deli and Pizza Hut.

The beefy ingredient tops everything from burgers and hot dogs to fries and tamales.

The new Quick & Easy Meals are fully prepared, ready-to-eat, grab-and go solutions.

Ron Shaich, Panera’s chairman and CEO, will step down in January.

CEO Jeffrey Harmening will succeed Powell following his retirement.

Bruce Wacha is currently executive VP of corporate strategy and business development.

Andrea Zahumensky joins the company from Procter & Gamble.