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Papa John's names new USA president
March 11, 2009
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Papa John's International Inc. has named William Mitchell to the post of president, USA, the company has announced. Mitchell succeeds William Van Epps, who is leaving to pursue other interests, after seven years with the company.
Mitchell will report to interim CEO John Schnatter and will be responsible for leading U.S. corporate and franchise restaurant operations, real estate and new business development.
Mitchell has served as Papa John's senior VP of domestic operations since February 2007, responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's U.S. operations. From 2006 to 2007, he served as Papa John's division vice president for the Midwest, the company's largest division. And from 2000 to 2006, he served as Papa John's operations vice president for the central United States.
Van Epps will work with Papa John's to assist with the transition of his responsibilities as needed over the coming months, company officials said.
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