Chris joined Papa Johns in 2008 as Senior Director of International Supply Chain. His passion for pizza and people drew him back to Papa Johns in 2020, this time as Vice President of International Supply Chain, QA & QCC. In October 2023, Chris was promoted to UK Managing Director, where his focus lies in driving results and increasing profitability for our franchise partners.
With a wealth of leadership experience in the food industry, Chris has held various roles, including consultancy positions with Norwegian Cruise Lines, Wagamama, and Marugame Udon. Prior to returning to Papa Johns, he spent eight years at TGI Fridays, where he led international strategic sourcing, QA, and global brand licensing.
Grant joined Papa Johns as the Senior Director of Corporate Operations in June 2023, bringing valuable strategic leadership to the company. In February 2024, his role expanded to include franchisee operations.
In his current position, Grant is responsible for leading the transformation of both franchised and corporate store operations in the UK.
Before joining Papa Johns, Grant held senior leadership positions at Wendy’s, KFC, and McDonald’s across diverse markets.
Bec joined Papa Johns as Brand Director in September 2023 and was promoted to Marketing Director in January 2024. She plays a hands-on role in shaping the performance and strategic direction of the business, with responsibility for all marketing strategy, deployment, and optimisation.
Focused on leveraging data and insights, Bec identifies opportunities across geographies, audiences, and channels. She develops winning marketing strategies that drive positive brand sentiment, foster loyalty, and deliver tangible market share growth.
Bec brings a wealth of experience from prior transformational roles within customer-centric F&B/Technology businesses, including Deliveroo, Domino’s, and The Restaurant Group.
Wayne joined Papa Johns in December 2021, bringing with him over 20 years of experience working with equity, franchised, and independent restaurants across the UK & Europe. He specialises in developing operational strategies and defining future models that drive growth while delivering best-in-class customer experiences.
Before joining Papa Johns, Wayne served as Head of Restaurant Operations for JET (Just Eat Takeaway), where he supported over 55,000 UK restaurants. Prior to this role, he was Head of Operations for Pizza Hut UK, where he created and evolved their operating model for global distribution – built by operators for operators, with a passion for food, driven by Ops/Tech.
Gemma joined Papa Johns as Senior HR Business Partner in October 2023. With over 12 years of experience in Human Resources, she has established herself as a seasoned HR professional. At Papa Johns, her focus lies in organisational design, talent management, and leadership development.
Gemma has gained experience across diverse industries, including technology and hospitality, providing her with valuable insights into various business environments and operational dynamics.
Robert joined Papa Johns as Supply Chain Director in May 2019 and was promoted to QCC & Supply Chain Director in January 2023. His strategic focus on supply chain cost management and efficiencies plays a key part in driving store profitability and ROI.
Before joining Papa Johns, Robert had extensive experience at several of the UK’s major quick-service restaurant brands.
