He joined papa johns from the wendy’s company, where he served as president and ceo and chief financial officer, among other executive leadership roles. On december 21, 2017, schnatter announced that he would step down as ceo of papa john's amid controversy over his comments [24] he was replaced as chief executive officer by chief operating officer steve richie, effective january 1, 2018. Papa john's international appointed todd penegor as its new president and ceo in early august 2024 with immediate effect. Papa john's ceo todd penegor on thursday said the u.s Pizza chain is focusing on executing its strategy to drive value, but noted it would consider alternatives if they were available.
On thursday, penegor was officially announced as the ceo of papa johns, a business that includes more than 5,000 locations in 45 countries and territories around the world. Papa johns, the famed pizza company with longtime headquarters in louisville, has named todd penegor as the company's new ceo and president. Papa johns has appointed todd penegor as its president and ceo, effective immediately, the company said in a thursday press release. Papa johns today announced the appointment of todd penegor as president and ceo, with interim ceo ravi thanawala continuing in his role as chief financial officer.
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