A pair of industry veterans will take on new roles at the chicken chain.

Church's Chicken appointed Michael Mader to the newly created position of senior vice president, global strategy, planning and alliances and John (Barry) Barnett to senior vice president, global supply chain and purchasing.

Prior to joining Church's Mader was vice president of sales at The Coca-Cola Company, responsible for the Burger King Corporation account.

Barnett was most recently vice president, global supply chain at Burger King Corporation.