Kimberly Bean

A seasoned leader in marketing strategy, product innovation, and consumer insights, Kimberly Bean brings over 20 years of experience in the restaurant and foodservice industry. As Vice President of Integrated Marketing and Menu Strategy at Papa John’s International, she led a dynamic team focused on shaping the brand’s commercial strategy, including the development of new products and marketing campaigns that drive guest engagement, loyalty, and business growth. She played a key role in building the Consumer Insights function at Papa John’s and was instrumental in developing processes, driving the company’s promotional calendar, and building incremental revenue driving programs resulting in year over year sales growth for consecutive years.  

Kimberly’s expertise spans across brand management, product innovation, and marketing operations, with a proven track record of delivering impactful strategies that support business objectives while enhancing the consumer experience. Before joining Papa John’s, Kimberly held senior roles at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and Bloomin’ Brands, where she led marketing initiatives that contributed to sustained sales growth, operational efficiencies, and branded innovation.  Kimberly loves to work on new to category platforms that create incremental opportunities, from Beer and Wine within family dining to Family Meals in the casual dining. Her expertise in brand management, market research, and cross-functional team leadership has been a consistent asset in creating strategic initiatives that resonate with customers and generate measurable results.