Staffing

Papa Johns taps Ravi Thanawala as CFO

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June 26, 2023

Papa Johns has appointed Ravi Thanawala to CFO effective July 24, 2023. Thanawala spent seven years at Nike where he most recently served as CFO of Nike North America, according to a press release.

"Ravi is a multi-faceted leader who brings a combination of strategic financial leadership experience, operational acumen and international expertise. Ravi's proven track record of leading companies with diversified business models and robust e-commerce platforms will be key to enabling our continued growth through both our corporate-owned and franchisee-led restaurants," Rob Lynch, president and CEO of Papa Johns, said in the press release. "His focus on mentorship and creating high-performing, collaborative teams also aligns with our No. 1 strategic priority of building a culture of leaders who believe in diversity, inclusivity and winning."

"Papa Johns is a proven leader in the pizza delivery segment with its people-first culture, differentiated brand and innovative mindset," Thanawala said in the press release. "The Company's vast whitespace available for development in the U.S. and internationally, a focus on operational excellence and a strong financial position make Papa Johns well-positioned to achieve long-term, profitable growth for the benefit of all of its stakeholders. I couldn't be more excited to join the team."

Prior to Nike, Thanawala spent eight years at Ann Inc. He served in the finance leadership role for Loft; led ANN INC's Asia operations, global logistics and international trade based in Hong Kong, and eventually became CFO of the Ann Inc. business, a subsidiary of Ascena Retail Group, Inc.

Papa Johns operates more than 5,700 restaurants in approximately 50 countries and territories.