Lunch With Neal Yanofsky

Please join us for a Lunch With meetup, a (virtual) meal with a classmate.

Our May 2025 guest will be Neal Yanofsky. Neal's career has spanned several industries, with the common thread of developing and executing strategies that drive growth in revenue, margin, and shareholder value.

June 10, 2025, 1:00 pm Eastern time

We'll meet via Zoom. Bring your questions and don't be afraid to eat on camera!

These days, Neal provides strategy consulting to CEOs in the retail, consumer services, and restaurant industries, and to private equity firms that invest in these businesses. Prior to launching his consultancy, Neal served in president roles at Panera Bread and Dunkin’ Brands and led a venture capital group at Fidelity Investments. Current and recent board positions include Wetzel’s Pretzels, Lifespace Communities (chair), Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen (chair), Hissho Sushi, and Louisville Brands.

After graduation, Neal went on to receive his M.B.A. from the Business School and was a post-graduate fellow at London School of Economics. He lives in Dallas, Texas.

CA79's Lunch With series allows us to learn more about a classmate we might know a little—or not at all.

Questions about our programs? Write to us at classacthr79@gmail.com.