Todd A. Penegor is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Papa Johns International, Inc., a position he has held since September 2018. With over 25 years of experience in finance and operations leadership, Penegor joined Papa Johns in 2011 as Vice President of Finance and quickly advanced through key roles, including Chief Financial Officer from 2013 to 2018. Prior to Papa Johns, he spent more than two decades at General Electric (GE), where he held progressive finance positions across aviation, appliances, and corporate finance, culminating as Chief Financial Officer of GE Appliances. His extensive background equipped him with expertise in driving profitability, operational efficiency, and strategic growth in consumer-facing industries. Under Penegor's leadership, Papa Johns has undergone a significant transformation, marked by record digital sales, menu innovations like the introduction of Epic Stuffed Crust pizza, and expanded international presence in markets such as the Middle East and Asia. He spearheaded the company's recovery from challenges in 2017-2018, implementing a "Better Ingredients, Better Pizza" strategy refresh, enhancing franchisee support, and achieving consecutive years of positive same-store sales growth. Notable achievements include a 20% increase in North American comparable sales since 2020 and the launch of delivery partnerships with platforms like Uber Eats. As CEO, Penegor continues to prioritize quality ingredients, technology-driven customer experiences, and sustainable growth, positioning Papa Johns as a leader in the quick-service pizza category. His vision emphasizes operational excellence, team development, and long-term value creation for shareholders, franchisees, and customers worldwide.