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Pret A Manger CEO's Promotion Path
Pret A Manger's CEO shares how 10 promotions at age 16 led him to stop chasing titles.
In brief
Pret A Manger's CEO shares how 10 promotions at age 16 led him to stop chasing titles. Pret A Manger CEO Pano Christou says focusing on current work beats chasing promotions for career growth. Originally reported by Inc.
Pano Christou's early career
Pano Christou started at McDonald's at 16 earning £2.75 an hour.
10 promotions in 20 years
Christou now leads Pret A Manger with nearly 700 stores across four countries.
Promotion pattern
He took a McDonald's shift supervisor role after a colleague was fired.
Career philosophy
Christou says doing great work gets noticed, not chasing the next title.
Promotion timeline
He became general manager after four years at Pret A Manger.
Career advice
Train employees to excel now before asking about future promotions.
The short version
Pret A Manger CEO Pano Christou says focusing on current work beats chasing promotions for career growth.
