JOHN H. SCHNATTER

Corporate Board Profile

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PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL INC

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2017-03-23	John H. Schnatter Age: 55 Director since 1990 Founder, Chairman & CEO Mr. Schnatter founded Papa John’s in 1984 and opened the first Company restaurant in 1985. He currently serves as Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. He previously served as Co‑ Chief Executive Officer from April 2010 to April 2011, Chief Executive Officer from April 2009 to April 2010, Interim Chief Executive Officer from December 2008 to April 2009, Executive Chairman from 2005 until May 2007, as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer from 1990 until 2005, and as President from 1985 to 1990, from 2001 to 2005, and from 2014 to 2015. Mr. Schnatter’s role as our Founder and brand spokesperson makes him uniquely qualified to chair the Board of Directors while also acting as our Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Schnatter’s experience and entrepreneurial skills offer vision in leading the Board and building our brand, with a consistent focus on maintaining product quality and providing a superior customer service experience. His experience in research and development, quality assurance and supply chain management are critical to our business and our franchise business model. Members of Company management who also serve as members of the Board of Directors are not eligible for compensation for their service in their capacity as director, other than the compensation paid to Mr. Schnatter under the Chairman and Founder Agreements as described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis.
2018-03-28	John H. Schnatter Age: 56 Director since 1990 Founder Chairman Mr. Schnatter founded Papa John’s in 1984 and opened the first Company restaurant in 1985. He currently serves as Founder Chairman. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer from April 2011 to December 2017, as Co‑Chief Executive Officer from April 2010 to April 2011, Chief Executive Officer from April 2009 to April 2010, Interim Chief Executive Officer from December 2008 to April 2009, Executive Chairman from 2005 until May 2007, as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer from 1990 until 2005, and as President from 1985 to 1990, from 2001 to 2005, and from 2014 to 2015. Mr. Schnatter’s role as our Founder and brand spokesperson makes him uniquely qualified to chair the Board of Directors. Mr. Schnatter’s experience and entrepreneurial skills offer vision in leading the Board and building our brand, with a consistent focus on maintaining product quality and providing a superior customer service experience. His experience in research and development, quality assurance and supply chain management are critical to our business and our franchise business model.

Filing Date

Source Excerpt

2017-03-23

John H. Schnatter Age: 55 Director since 1990 Founder, Chairman & CEO Mr. Schnatter founded Papa John’s in 1984 and opened the first Company restaurant in 1985. He currently serves as Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. He previously served as Co‑ Chief Executive Officer from April 2010 to April 2011, Chief Executive Officer from April 2009 to April 2010, Interim Chief Executive Officer from December 2008 to April 2009, Executive Chairman from 2005 until May 2007, as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer from 1990 until 2005, and as President from 1985 to 1990, from 2001 to 2005, and from 2014 to 2015. Mr. Schnatter’s role as our Founder and brand spokesperson makes him uniquely qualified to chair the Board of Directors while also acting as our Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Schnatter’s experience and entrepreneurial skills offer vision in leading the Board and building our brand, with a consistent focus on maintaining product quality and providing a superior customer service experience. His experience in research and development, quality assurance and supply chain management are critical to our business and our franchise business model. Members of Company management who also serve as members of the Board of Directors are not eligible for compensation for their service in their capacity as director, other than the compensation paid to Mr. Schnatter under the Chairman and Founder Agreements as described in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis.

2018-03-28

John H. Schnatter Age: 56 Director since 1990 Founder Chairman Mr. Schnatter founded Papa John’s in 1984 and opened the first Company restaurant in 1985. He currently serves as Founder Chairman. He previously served as Chief Executive Officer from April 2011 to December 2017, as Co‑Chief Executive Officer from April 2010 to April 2011, Chief Executive Officer from April 2009 to April 2010, Interim Chief Executive Officer from December 2008 to April 2009, Executive Chairman from 2005 until May 2007, as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer from 1990 until 2005, and as President from 1985 to 1990, from 2001 to 2005, and from 2014 to 2015. Mr. Schnatter’s role as our Founder and brand spokesperson makes him uniquely qualified to chair the Board of Directors. Mr. Schnatter’s experience and entrepreneurial skills offer vision in leading the Board and building our brand, with a consistent focus on maintaining product quality and providing a superior customer service experience. His experience in research and development, quality assurance and supply chain management are critical to our business and our franchise business model.

Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2026-02-03