Leading Executives in Pizza

Russell Weiner

Chief Executive Officer, Domino's Pizza, Inc.

CEO of the world’s largest pizza company since May 1, 2022; longtime brand architect behind Domino’s “Pizza Turnaround” and digital growth agenda.

Joseph (Joe) Jordan

Chief Operating Officer and President – U.S., Domino's Pizza, Inc.

Promoted March 10, 2025 to COO and President – Domino’s U.S., now leading domestic operations, marketing and technology.

Aaron Powell

Chief Executive Officer, Pizza Hut Division, Pizza Hut (Yum! Brands)

Global head of Pizza Hut Division, responsible for brand strategy and franchise performance across 100+ countries; cited in 2025 for leading a major global menu innovation.

Carl Loredo

President, U.S., Pizza Hut (U.S.)

Former Wendy’s Global CMO; became President of Pizza Hut U.S. on June 3, 2024 to drive the brand’s U.S. performance.

Todd Penegor

President and Chief Executive Officer, Papa Johns International, Inc.

Former Wendy’s CEO; appointed Papa Johns CEO on August 1, 2024, now leading the company’s transformation and value agenda.

David Scrivano

President and Chief Executive Officer, Little Caesars

Veteran leader of the “Pizza! Pizza!” brand; serves as President & CEO overseeing global growth and operations.

Tony Libardi

President & Co‑Chief Executive Officer, Marco’s Pizza

Co-CEO and President guiding Marco’s expansion past $1B in system sales and 1,100+ stores.

Beth Scott

Chief Executive Officer, MOD Pizza

Joined as CEO on January 8, 2024, succeeding cofounder Scott Svenson (now Executive Chair) to lead North America’s largest fast-casual pizza concept.

Beto Guajardo

President and Chief Executive Officer, Blaze Pizza

Appointed CEO in January 2023; ex-Focus Brands and Starbucks strategist now steering Blaze’s next phase of growth.

Kevin King

President and Chief Executive Officer, Donatos Pizza

Took the helm as President & CEO in late 2024; rolling out a 2025 growth plan across people, innovation, relevance and expansion.

Jim Metevier

Chief Executive Officer, Mountain Mike’s Pizza

Elevated to CEO in February 2024 after serving as President/COO, with a mandate to drive footprint growth and franchised profitability.

Steve Jackson

President and Chief Executive Officer, Hungry Howie’s Pizza

Co‑founder who has led Hungry Howie’s for decades, growing it into a 500+ unit flavored‑crust pioneer.

Brandon Solano

Chief Executive Officer, RAVE Restaurant Group (Pizza Inn & Pie Five)

Turnaround specialist leading RAVE (Pizza Inn/Pie Five) since 2019; the company marked 20 straight profitable quarters by Q3 FY2025.

J. David Karam

Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, Sbarro

Industry veteran serving as CEO & Chairman while expanding leadership to support rapid unit growth (e.g., 2024 North America president hire).

Jeff Warne

Chief Executive Officer, California Pizza Kitchen

Named CEO on Dec 2, 2022 to steer the iconic California‑style pizza brand’s next chapter and franchise expansion.

Mary Jane Riva

President and Chief Executive Officer, Pizza Factory

Former franchisee turned CEO credited with growing this West‑coast hometown brand and championing community‑first franchising.

Adam Oldenburg

Chief Executive Officer, Toppers Pizza

Franchisee‑turned‑operator who succeeded founder Scott Gittrich as CEO, continuing Toppers’ digitally driven growth strategy.

Tom Sterrett

President and Chief Executive Officer, New England Authentic Eats (Papa Gino’s Pizzeria & D’Angelo Grilled Sandwiches)

Longtime pizza operator elevated to CEO to modernize guest experience and accelerate growth of two New England legacy brands.

Nik Rupp

Chief Operating Officer, Papa Murphy’s Division, Papa Murphy’s (MTY Food Group)

Division COO since April 2022, leading operations for the largest Take ’n’ Bake pizza brand under MTY Food Group.

Lance FitzSimmons

President and Chief Executive Officer (Supplier), Leprino Foods Company

Became President & CEO on Nov 1, 2024 at the world’s largest mozzarella maker—critical supplier to U.S. pizzerias.