Papa John's International, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) appointed Tom Sterrett to the position of senior vice president, international. Sterrett will oversee all aspects of the company's international operations, which consists of more than 700 restaurants in 28 countries.

Sterrett has been with Papa John's for more than 15 years, most recently serving as president for the pizza chain's south division, a position he held since 2008. From 2007 to 2008, Sterrett was Papa John's division vice president for the midwest. Prior to his time with Papa John's, Sterrett spent 11 years in Domino's system, both as an employee and a franchisee, according to a company release.