Papa John's Unveils New Executive Team

Papa John's International, Inc. has revealed changes to its executive leadership team.

Amanda Clark, formerly Chief International and Development Officer, will now serve as Chief Operating Officer for International, with a primary focus on managing and expanding Papa John's presence in global markets.

Joe Sieve, Chief Restaurant Officer, will take on additional responsibilities for North American development while still overseeing restaurant operations for both corporate and franchise locations in North America.

Papa John's President and CEO, Rob Lynch, emphasized the significance of their global presence, spanning around 50 countries and territories. He highlighted the essential role of international expansion in Papa John's future.

The company remains committed to making strategic investments in its international operations and infrastructure. Lynch expressed confidence in Amanda's leadership, as she concentrates on executing these strategies and facilitating profitable growth for international franchisees.

The objective is to establish Papa John's as the preferred quick-service restaurant (QSR) pizza brand for international franchise partners.

Since Joe came on board at Papa John's last year, he and his team have made substantial enhancements to our restaurant operations.

These improvements have translated into noticeable increases in comparable sales and improved margins throughout our domestic network.

With over 25 years of experience in restaurant operations and development with other prominent franchise restaurant brands, Joe's expertise will be instrumental in advancing Papa John's growth objectives in North America.

Ms. Clark and Mr. Sieve will officially assume their new roles on September 18, 2023.