General Manager, International Markets (MEA)

What’s Unique About You Is What Makes Us Better! Diversity is our strength and competitive advantage. Bring your flavor to the Papa John's team today! Job Summary The General Manager, International Markets (MEA) is the senior leader responsible for driving the sustainable growth, profitability, and long-term success of the Papa Johns business across the MEA region. As a key member of the International Leadership Team, the role partners closely with global and regional stakeholders to define and execute business strategy, strengthen franchise partnerships, and ensure operational excellence across all markets. The role combines strategic leadership with commercial execution, fostering a high-performance culture while delivering sustainable sales, store growth, profitability, and brand consistency. The General Manager will act as both strategist and operational leader, balancing global brand standards with local market needs to achieve long-term commercial success and exceptional franchise partner engagement. Duties and Responsibilities (other duties as assigned) Strategic Leadership Develop and execute the long-term growth strategy for the MEA region in alignment with global organisational objectives. Identify opportunities for revenue growth, market expansion, operational improvement, and enhanced profitability. Anticipate market trends, competitive activity, and consumer behaviour shifts to inform strategic decision-making. Establish clear priorities and measurable business o