Shake Shack Hires Papa John’s Head as CEO for Growth Push (1)

Shake Shack Inc. tapped Papa John’s International Inc.’s chief executive officer, Rob Lynch, to lead the company as it aims to further expand internationally.

Lynch will succeed Randy Garutti, who spent more than 20 years with the company, on May 20. The board chose Lynch for his experience in marketing, data analytics, technology and restaurant-level profitability, Shake Shack said in a statement Thursday.

The appointment “marks the beginning of our next chapter of growth as we seek to further elevate Shake Shack as a leading global brand,” said Danny Meyer, Shake Shack’s founder and chairman.

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