Papa
Murphy’s International, the largest take ’n’ bake pizza chain in the
United States, today announced that Mark Hutchens will join the Company
as Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately.
Mr. Hutchens brings nearly 25 years of progressive financial leadership
experience, with an extensive history in the restaurant and retail
sector. Most recently, he served as Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer – International for Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLMN), where
his responsibilities included finance, business development and supply
chain management activities for Outback Steakhouse International. Mr.
Hutchens also served on the Boards of Directors for Bloomin’ Brands’
joint venture businesses in China and Brazil, and recently led efforts
to acquire controlling interest in the Brazil operation.
"We are pleased to be able to add someone of Mark’s caliber to our
senior executive team,” said Ken C. Calwell, Chief Executive Officer and
President of Papa Murphy’s International. “He is a seasoned executive
who is highly regarded for his business development and financial
acumen. Mark has a long history of demonstrated leadership, and we
believe that he will be a valuable asset as we continue to grow our 1st
Choice brand.”
Prior to his role at Bloomin’ Brands, Mr. Hutchens was employed at
Office Depot (NYSE: ODP), where he served as Senior Vice President,
Controller and Chief Accounting Officer from 2008 to 2012, also having
responsibility for shared services and procurement from 2010 to 2012.
From 2006 to 2008, Mr. Hutchens served as Senior Vice President Finance,
International Division. During that period, Mr. Hutchens served on the
Board of Directors of the company’s joint venture in Mexico and Central
America.
Before joining Office Depot, Mr. Hutchens spent 10 years at YUM! Brands
(NYSE: YUM) in roles of increasing responsibility, most recently as
Assistant Treasurer – Corporate Finance. He was General Auditor from
2003 to 2005 and worked at YUM! Restaurants International from 2002 to
2003 as Director, Mergers and Acquisitions. From 1997 to 2002, he worked
in various headquarters finance roles, including Financial Planning and
Analysis and Treasury. He began his YUM! Brands career at KFC
Corporation in 1996.
Prior to joining YUM! Brands, Mr. Hutchens held a variety of roles of
increasing responsibility from 1989 to 1996 within the Finance Staff and
Product Development functions at Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F).
Mr. Hutchens holds MBA and BS degrees from Indiana University and is a
Certified Public Accountant (inactive).
For information about Papa Murphy’s visit http://www.papamurphys.com.
About Papa Murphy's
Papa Murphy's Pizza has been named Zagat’s “#1 Rated Pizza Chain” for
the past three consecutive years. The company currently operates over
1,400 franchised and corporate-owned fresh pizza stores in 37 States,
Canada and United Arab Emirates. Papa Murphy’s core purpose is to bring
all families together through food people love with a goal to create
fun, convenient and fulfilling family dinners. In addition to
scratch-made pizzas, the company offers a growing menu of grab 'n' go
items, including salads, sides and desserts. For more information, visit www.papamurphys.com.
Find Papa Murphy’s on Facebook at www.facebook.com/papamurphyspizza.
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