Former Papa John’s and Panera executive joins brand in newly created role
Zaxby’s Operating Co. L.P. has named Mike Nettles as interim chief digital and technology officer, the company said Tuesday.
The Athens, Ga.-based quick-service brand said Nettles most recently served as chief operating and growth officer at Papa John’s International Inc. Zaxby’s added that it was the first chief digital and technology position in the company’s 31-year history.
Nettles, left, reports directly to Zaxby’s founder and CEO Zach McLeroy.
“Zaxby’s is coming off a year of record sales in unprecedented circumstances,” said McLeroy in a statement.
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Mike Nettles has been named interim chief digital and technology officer for Zaxby s.
Nettles is the first chief digital officer in Zaxby s 31-year history, according to a press release, and reports to founder and CEO Zach McLeroy. He previously served as chief operating and growth officer at Papa John s. Zaxby s is coming off a year of record sales in unprecedented circumstances, McLeroy, founder and CEO, said in the release. We re positioned now for exponential growth with our partner Goldman Sachs. Mike s expertise enables us to enhance both team member and guest experience through technology.
At Papa John s, Nettles focused on improving customer experience. Prior to that, he worked with Panera Bread as vice president of architecture and IT strategy, where he was responsible for leading the technical design, development and implementation of digital and in-store assets.
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Zaxby’s, the premium QSR chain known for its chicken fingers, wings and signature sauces, welcomes Mike Nettles as interim chief digital and technology officer (CDTO). Nettles joins Zaxby’s from Papa John’s, where he served as chief operating and growth officer. Nettles is the first CDTO in Zaxby’s 31-year history. He reports directly to founder and CEO Zach McLeroy.
“Zaxby’s is coming off a year of record sales in unprecedented circumstances,” said Zach McLeroy, founder and CEO. “We’re positioned now for exponential growth with our partner Goldman Sachs. Mike’s expertise enables us to enhance both team member and guest experience through technology.”