Education
How Did I Get Here?
Peggy Cherng
Co-chair and co-chief executive officer, Panda Restaurant Group
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Clementi Middle School, Hong Kong, class of 1966
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Oregon State University, Corvallis, class of 1970
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University of Missouri, Columbia, classes of 1971 and 1974
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Work Experience
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1975–77Engineering specialist, McDonnell Douglas
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1977–82Technical engineer, software department manager, Comtal-3M
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1982–96Operations manager, Panda Restaurant Group
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1997–2003President, CEO, Panda Restaurant Group
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2004–PresentCo-chair and co-CEO, Panda Restaurant Group
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Life Lessons
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“It’s important to establish a development program so people can grow into the position they aspire to.”
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“Focus on promotions from within.”
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“A company is built on people first, guests second, and financials third.”