ATLANTA โ Papa Johnโs International, Inc., has hired Patrick Coelho as its first-ever senior vice president of development.
Mr. Coelho will oversee North American restaurant real estate development activities, continue to advance business development goals and collaborate with senior leadership.
โPatrick brings a wealth of industry experience and knowledge to this new role during a time of substantial growth and expansion for Papa Johns,โ said Amanda Clark, chief international and development officer for Papa Johns. โHis passion for driving a culture of collaboration and his eye for process optimization will continue to strengthen our operations and unlock value for our franchise network in the North American region.โ
Prior to joining Papa Johnโs International, Mr. Coelho most recently developed and executed an international expansion strategy for Scooterโs Coffee. He was also with Restaurant Brands International for eight years.
Mr. Coelho received a bachelorโs degree in finance and global business from Suffolk University. He also completed the Program for Leadership Development in Business Administration and Management at Harvard Business School.
โPapa Johns is a globally recognized brand that is leading the charge when it comes to innovation in the pizza category,โ Mr. Coelho said. โIโm excited to join as the first senior vice president of development for North America and look forward to supporting the companyโs impressive expansion efforts. Iโm eager to begin and uncover more ways to bolster this ongoing development and operational performance, while deepening relationships with our franchisees and streamlining customer experiences across the Americas.โ
