Caribou Coffee Names Scott Kennedy CEO After Stint as Interim Exec
Scott Kennedy brings extensive leadership experience from Target and KPMG to Caribou Coffee, aiming to accelerate growth across more than 800 global locations, the company said.
- On September 2, 2025, Scott Kennedy was named President and CEO of Caribou Coffee, following his interim CEO role that began in March 2025.
- Kennedy’s appointment followed John Butcher stepping down in March 2025, and Kennedy originally joined Caribou as CFO in 2019.
- Kennedy brings extensive experience with 14 years at Target Corporation in executive roles and nearly 16 years at KPMG, including two as Partner.
- José Cil, Caribou’s Chairman, said he is confident Kennedy’s focus on building teams and culture will help make Caribou a great business.
- Under Kennedy’s leadership, Caribou Coffee plans to accelerate growth and expand reach across its 800+ coffeehouses in 11 countries.
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Caribou Coffee Names Scott Kennedy Chief Executive Officer
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Caribou Coffee, a leading specialty coffee retailer, today announced the appointment of Scott Kennedy as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Kennedy previously served as Chief Financial Officer and was appointed to the…
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