Papa John's International Inc. announced the promotion of Steve Higdon to Vice President, Global Communications. In his new position, Higdon is responsible for the company's global internal and external communications strategies serving as initial point of contact for media relations and crisis response activities. Higdon has served as Senior Director, Partnership Marketing since joining Papa John's in 2012.

Prior to joining Papa John's, Higdon spent seven years in the multi-national corporate world with United Parcel Service, eight years as a senior executive, including six as CEO of Greater Louisville Inc., and the past seven years as a partner (owner) in Faulkner Real Estate.