Peggy Cherng

Co-Chairman and Co-Chief Executive, Panda Restaurant Group

Peggy Cherng has been a driving force in the success of Panda Restaurant Group since joining the organization in 1982. Leveraging her engineering background, Cherng developed the systems that support Panda’s growth and help associates deliver consistent dining experiences to guests. Her holistic vision for people development led to the creation of the University of Panda, a core component of the company’s people-development strategy. Cherng is deeply committed to giving back to the communities in which Panda restaurants operate through Panda Cares, a philanthropic effort that has donated millions of dollars to nonprofit organizations, schools, and children’s hospitals since its founding in 1999.