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Popeyes' parent company adds Limited Brands' adviser to board

October 10, 2013

AFC Enterprises Inc., parent company of Popeyes restaurants, today announced the appointment of Martyn R. Redgrave to its board of directors.

Redgrave is currently senior adviser at Limited Brands Inc., a specialty retail operator with more than $10 billion in sales, $1.6 billion in operating income and 3,000 stores.

"For more than three decades, Martyn has proven to be an effective leader as a C-level executive in the quick service restaurant, hospitality, and retail industries," said Cheryl Bachelder, AFC Enterprises CEO. "He will bring valuable insight and wisdom to our leadership team as we move Popeyes to the next level."

While serving as EVP and chief administrative officer of Limited Brands Inc. from 2005 to 2012, Redgrave was responsible for leading the development and implementation of a transformational strategic direction for the company leading to significant growth of its brands. He was also responsible for the enterprise's governance, financial and administrative functions, as well as shared services, information technology services, supply chain operations and international store operations. In addition, Redgrave served as CFO from 2006 to 2007.

Prior to Limited Brands, Redgrave served for 11 years as EVP and CFO for Carlson Companies, which owns such brands as TGI Fridays, Radisson Hotels and Carlson Wagonlit Travel. He also spent 14 years at PepsiCo, Inc. in a number of management positions, including SVP, Finance and CFO at its Kentucky Fried Chicken and Taco Bell brands.

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