Papa John’s Appoints Todd Penegor As President and CEO, Ravi Thanawala Remains As CFO
Aug 08, 2024•12 months ago
Position
Chief Executive Officer
Company
Papa Johns
Description
Papa John's International has appointed Todd Penegor as its new president and CEO, effective immediately. This appointment follows the tenure of Ravi Thanawala, who will continue as the chief financial officer of the company. Todd Penegor joins Papa John's from The Wendy's Company, where he served as president and CEO, contributing to significant growth in sales and earnings as well as the expansion of the brand's global presence with over 7,000 restaurants worldwide.
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