Ravi Thanawala
Also at Papa John's International Inc
About
Ravi Thanawala is a seasoned financial executive with extensive experience in global operations and financial management. His career includes significant tenures at major firms like Nike, Inc.—where he held leadership roles across North America and international divisions—and ANN INC., where he oversaw finance and operations in Asia and global logistics.
At Papa John’s, his rapid advancement is evident: starting as CFO in July 2023, he stepped in as interim CEO from March to August 2024, then was promoted to CFO & EVP, International in September 2024, reflecting his versatile leadership and strategic expertise.
His work has been instrumental in driving financial stability and spearheading the company’s international market initiatives, further solidifying his reputation as a key executive in the organization during times of transition and growth.
Past Roles
Fixed Compensation
Performance Compensation
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (Retention Award)
This performance award is designed to incentivize long-term stock price outperformance and align executive interests with those of stockholders.