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Brooke Buchanan

Brooke Buchanan

Chief Corporate Affairs Officer

Panera Bread•Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Experience19+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Battle-tested reputation manager, crisis communicator and strategist who has navigated some of today’s most high-profile corporate challenges. Described by Vanity Fair Magazine as a “Corporate Ghostbuster.” Outstanding working relationships with leading media across the globe. Skilled spokesperson whose expertise spans public and private sectors, from presidential campaign’s to the world’s No. 1 Fortune 500 company.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Panera BreadCurrent
    Nov 2024–Present· 1 yr 10 mos
    • Chief Corporate Affairs OfficerCurrent
      Nov 2024–Present
  • Edelman
    2021–Oct 2024· 3 yrs 9 mos
    • U.S. Lead for Crisis and Risk
      Oct 2023–Oct 2024
    • Executive Vice President, Crisis and Risk
      2021–Oct 2024
  • JCPenney
    Oct 2019–Aug 2020· 10 mos
    • SVP Communications, Government Relations, Investor Relations
      Oct 2019–Aug 2020
  • Whole Foods Market
    Sep 2016–Apr 2018· 1 yr 7 mos
    • Senior Vice President of Communications & Government Affairs
      Sep 2016–Apr 2018
  • Theranos
    Nov 2015–Jul 2016· 8 mos
    • Vice President Communications
      Nov 2015–Jul 2016
  • Williams-Sonoma, Inc.
    Feb 2015–Nov 2015· 9 mos
    • Vice President Communications
      Feb 2015–Nov 2015
  • Walmart
    Jun 2011–Feb 2015· 3 yrs 8 mos
    • Senior Director, Corporate Communications
      Jun 2011–Feb 2015
    • Director of Sustainability Communications
      Jun 2011–Feb 2012
  • Office of Senator John McCain
    Nov 2008–Jun 2011· 2 yrs 7 mos
    • Director, Communication
      Nov 2008–Jun 2011
  • John McCain 2008
    Dec 2006–Nov 2008· 1 yr 11 mos
    • National Press Secretary & Senior Advisor
      Dec 2006–Nov 2008

Education

Bachelor's degree

Political Science and Government

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

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Brooke Buchanan
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Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

20 of 20 skills
GovernmentInternational RelationsEvent ManagementSocial MediaPolitical CampaignsPolitical CommunicationThought LeadershipReputation ManagementPublic AffairsStrategyStrategic PlanningCrisis CommunicationsPoliticsCampaignsStrategic CommunicationsCommunication TrainingEditingPolicyCorporate CommunicationsPress Releases