AFC Enterprises Names Lynne Zappone Chief Talent Officer
AFC Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFCE), the franchisor and operator of Popeyes® announced today that Lynne Zappone has been named Chief Talent Officer of its Popeyes brand. Ms. Zappone, will be responsible for sourcing, integrating and retaining high quality talent to deliver Popeyes’ business plan.
AFC Enterprises, Inc. (NASDAQ: AFCE), the franchisor and operator of Popeyes® announced today that Lynne Zappone has been named Chief Talent Officer of its Popeyes brand. Ms. Zappone, will be responsible for sourcing, integrating and retaining high quality talent to deliver Popeyes’ business plan.
“With her 20 years of global human resources experience, Lynne is ideally suited to lead the talent initiatives for Popeyes as we continue our growth around the globe,” said Cheryl Bachelder, AFC Enterprises Chief Executive Officer. “She is a highly regarded leader with a wealth of strategic experience, and an impressive record of accomplishment. Lynne is a valuable addition to our Leadership team and we welcome her to Popeyes.”
“She is a highly regarded leader with a wealth of strategic experience, and an impressive record of accomplishment. Lynne is a valuable addition to our Leadership team and we welcome her to Popeyes.”
Ms. Zappone joins Popeyes with extensive experience in talent development and learning, human resources, and business management. From 1998 to 2011, Ms. Zappone served in a number of senior human resources positions with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), most recently as Senior Vice President, Global Learning and Americas Human Resources. Prior to joining IHG, Ms. Zappone enjoyed 10 years of strategy and leadership experience including consulting with Phillips Associates and organizational development and training roles with Fidelity Federal Bank and Sheraton Universal Hotel.
In her new role, Ms. Zappone will be responsible for performance optimization, organizational development, as well as the company’s diversity and cultural change initiatives. Ms. Zappone will also ensure the development and implementation of all human resource policies and programs, including compensation, benefits, and risk management.
Ms. Zappone holds a Bachelor’s of Arts in Education from Flagler College and Master’s of Arts in Organizational Leadership from the University of Phoenix.
Logos, product and company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.
- AFC First Quarter 2012 Net Income Up 21%
- AFC Reports Fiscal 2011 Results And Provides Fiscal 2012 Guidance
- AFC Enterprises Reports Fiscal 2011 Operating Results; Increases Fiscal 2011 Earnings Guidance
- AFC Enterprises Reports Fiscal 2011 Operating Results; Increases Fiscal 2011 Earnings Guidance
- AFC Enterprises Names Andrew G. Skehan Chief Operating Officer, International
- Dave Hoffmann Appointed President of Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa Region for McDonald's
- VooDoo BBQ Franchise Appoints Chef and Business Vet Gregg Frazer to Executive Team
- Sizzler USA Adds Purchasing and Operations VPs, Announces Promotions As It Prepares for Growth
- Dunkin' Brands Appoints Raul Alvarez to Board of Directors
- Red Robin Announces Additions to Menu Team
