Papa John’s Names Jude Thompson Co-CEO Along with Founder and Chairman John Schnatter
Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) announced the promotion of company President and Chief Operating Officer Jude Thompson to co-Chief Executive Officer, along with Founder and Chairman John Schnatter.
“John is the face of this brand and is passionate about delivering a superior-quality product to our customers”
“I am delighted that Jude and I will continue our work together, now as co-Chief Executive Officers,” commented Schnatter. “This appointment recognizes the partnership we have developed since I rejoined the day-to-day management of the company in December 2008, and allows us to divide CEO-level responsibilities in a way that our Board agrees plays to our respective strengths.”
Mr. Schnatter will continue to focus on the company’s sourcing of ingredients, distribution, product quality and serving as brand spokesperson, while Mr. Thompson will be responsible for all other aspects of the day-to-day running of the business.
“John is the face of this brand and is passionate about delivering a superior-quality product to our customers,” commented Thompson. “I am excited about continuing to work alongside John, as well as with our franchise and corporate operators and management team, to continue to move our brand forward.”
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