By Greg Hazley
Papa John’s International, the pizza chain honing its image after a political dustup, has promoted partnership marketing exec Steve Higdon to the new role of VP, global communications.
Higdon, who was senior director of partnership marketing since joining the Louisville-based company last year, is a former real estate exec and was CEO of Louisville’s chamber of commerce, with past stints at UPS.
At Papa John’s, he oversees internal and external communications and will be the primary point of contact for media relations and crisis communications.
Papa John’s has worked with Sitrick and Company to burnish its image after drawing criticism from CEO John Schattner’s remarks critical of Obamacare during the presidential campaign.
Andrew Varga has been chief marketing officer of the company since 2009.
“Steve’s wide breadth of executive leadership and managerial experience coupled with his significant impact and involvement within the community make him uniquely qualified for this exciting position,” he said in a statement.
Tish Muldoon is senior director, PR, and Darryl Carr is director of corporate comms. and events. |