Louisville, Ky. — Papa Johns International, Inc. has made some changes to its leadership team to further support the company’s ongoing strategic transformation.
John Matter, who serves as senior vice president, general counsel and interim head of North American development, has been named to the newly created position of global chief development officer and assistant corporate secretary, which will be responsible for leading growth and development strategy, including global expansion, franchise development, strategic partnerships and other opportunities to create shareholder value. Matter has more than 25 years of legal and strategic advisory experience, including over 15 years in the restaurant and franchising industry.
Chris Phylactou, who serves as managing director UK, Europe & Canada, has been named senior vice president, international. Phylactou has extensive industry experience and strategic leadership across sourcing and global brand operations. Since rejoining Papa Johns in 2020, he has held leadership positions across the international business, including as vice president of international supply chain. Prior to rejoining Papa Johns, he spent 8 years at TGI Fridays, ultimately serving as managing director for Europe.
“Papa Johns is focused on advancing our strategic transformation, and we believe these appointments will help us deliver on that objective,” says Todd Penegor, president and chief executive officer of Papa Johns.
Papa John’s International, Inc. first opened in 1984. Papa Johns is co-headquartered in Atlanta, Ga. and Louisville, Ky., and is the world’s third-largest pizza delivery company with approximately 6,000 restaurants in approximately 50 countries and territories. For more information, visit www.papajohns.com.
SOURCE: Papa John’s International, Inc.