United States specialty coffee retailer Caribou Coffee has appointed Scott Kennedy as President and CEO effective immediately.
In March 2025, Kennedy was appointed as the interim CEO when John Butcher stepped down. Prior to this, Kennedy had served as CFO – initially joining Caribou Coffee in 2019.
“I am confident Scott’s focus on building a winning team and culture along with delivering exceptional guest experiences in our Caribou coffeehouses everyday will help make this great brand a great business,” says José Cil, Chairman of the Board of Caribou Coffee.
Kennedy expressed his honour of permanently assuming the role.
“Caribou Coffee is a beloved brand with a strong foundation of exceptional products and a welcoming coffeehouse experience,” he says.
“Looking ahead, I see tremendous opportunity to accelerate our growth, expand our reach, and continue elevating what makes Caribou unique. I’m excited to partner with our talented team to seize these opportunities and deliver even greater value to our guests and stakeholders.”
First launched in Minnesota in 1992, Caribou currently has more than 800 venues around the world. It operates and franchises coffeehouses across 11 countries, with the purpose of “creating day-making experiences that spark a chain reaction of good”.
