Ron Shaich

Ron Shaich

Keynote Speaker: Managing Partner of Act III Holdings; Founder & Former CEO of Panera Bread Company

Ron Shaich Biography

Ron Shaich has been recognized repeatedly for his visionary leadership. In 2020, he was listed as one of Boston’s Most Influential People by Boston Magazine. In 2018, he was named Restaurant Leader of the Year by Restaurant Business. In 2017, he received the Legend in Leadership Award from the Chief Executive Leadership Institute at the Yale School of Management. He was also named the second most influential leader in the restaurant industry by Nation's Restaurant News in its 2017 Power List.

Earlier, he received the Nation’s Restaurant News 2011 Pioneer Award for being one of the most significant contributors to the history of the restaurant industry. Past winners have included Colonel Harland Sanders, Ray Kroc, Norman Brinker and J. Willard Marriott Sr. Ron was awarded IFMA’s Gold Plate Award for being the industry’s outstanding leader in 2005. And he twice received the Nation’s Restaurant News Golden Chain Award, recognizing industry leadership and success.

In addition, Ron was named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the New England region in 1998, Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the Midwest region in 2003, and a finalist for the Ernst & Young National Entrepreneur of the Year in 2003.

Ron chairs or sits on the boards of Clark University, Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC), Cava, Life Alive Organic Cafe, Tatte Bakery and Cafe and Level99. He formerly served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Clark University and on the boards of Farmers Business Network, Conscious Capitalism, Inc., Whole Foods Market Inc., Unite America, , the Rashi School, the Lown Cardiovascular Foundation and the Alliance for Business Leadership. Ron is also a co-founder of No Labels, an organization that promotes bipartisan political problem solving and the development of a long-term strategic plan for the country.

Ron received his B.A. in Political Science and Government and a D.H.L. (Honorary) from Clark University and his M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. Ron lives in Brookline, MA and is the proud father of Michael and Emma.

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Ron Shaich Videos

Ron Shaich on Building an Iconic Billion-Dollar Brand
How the Founder of Panera Turned Around the Struggling Brand | Inc.

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Ron Shaich is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Innovation, Food & Beverage, Executive Leadership, Ethics & Integrity, College, Commencement and Strategic Leadership.

Where does Ron Shaich travel from?

Ron Shaich generally travels from Brookline, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Ron Shaich is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Innovation and Food & Beverage. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ron Shaich for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Ron Shaich generally travels from Brookline, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Gary Hirshberg, Chris Hughes and Howard Behar. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ron Shaich for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/09/2024.

Ron Shaich Videos

Ron Shaich on Building an Iconic Billion-Dollar Brand
How the Founder of Panera Turned Around the Struggling Brand | Inc.

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  • How do I book Ron Shaich to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ron Shaich for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Ron Shaich, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ron Shaich or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Ron Shaich for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Ron Shaich, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ron Shaich, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Ron Shaich speak about?

    Ron Shaich is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Innovation, Food & Beverage, Executive Leadership, Ethics & Integrity, College, Commencement and Strategic Leadership.
  • Where does Ron Shaich travel from?

    Ron Shaich generally travels from Brookline, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Ron Shaich?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ron Shaich for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ron Shaich for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ron Shaich or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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