Papa John’s names Chris Lyn-Sue global chief marketing officer in leadership reshuffle

Papa John’s reshuffled senior leadership on Aug. 6, 2026, naming Chris Lyn-Sue global chief marketing officer.

Lyn-Sue previously served as SVP, general manager of international; he held brand and marketing roles at Popeyes, Restaurant Brands International, and Bacardi.

John Matter took the newly created global chief development officer role, adding assistant corporate secretary duties; he was SVP, general counsel.

Matter previously served as interim head of North American development; he has 25+ years of legal and strategic advisory experience, including 15+ in restaurants.

Caroline Miller Oyler became chief legal and administrative officer from chief administrative officer; Chris Phylactou was named SVP, international from managing director UK, Europe and Canada.