Todd A. Penegor
Also at Papa John's International Inc
About
Todd A. Penegor is the current President and CEO of Papa John’s International, Inc., having assumed leadership on 07-31-2024. Born in 1965 and now 59 years old, he brings over two decades of experience in the quick-service restaurant and consumer goods sectors.
Before joining Papa John’s, he held pivotal roles including CEO at Wendy’s Company from 2016 to February 2024, where he propelled the company to expand its footprint to over 7,000 restaurants worldwide while achieving 12 consecutive years of same-restaurant sales growth. His earlier tenures at Kellogg Company and Ford Motor Company further established his expertise in financial strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and global operations.
Beyond his executive leadership, he contributes significantly as a board member for prominent organizations such as Ball Corporation and Dutch Bros Inc., underscoring his broad influence in the industry. With a robust academic background from Michigan State University, his career is distinguished by a consistent commitment to strategic growth, operational excellence, and transformative leadership.