FRANKLIN, TENN. — CKE Restaurants Holdings Inc. (CKE) recently announced Ewan Davenport as president, international for the business.

In this role, Davenport will lead the continued expansion and strategic development of CKE’s brands in international markets.

“We are thrilled to welcome Ewan Davenport to our executive team. His extensive international experience, proven leadership in the QSR industry, and deep understanding of franchise operations make him the perfect fit to spearhead our global growth strategy,” said Joe Guith, chief executive officer for CKE Restaurants. “Ewan’s proven ability to lead high-performing teams, develop leaders, set strategic vision and expertise in operations will be critical as we continue to scale our international business and bring our quality food and service to more guests globally.”

Before joining CKE, Davenport worked for more than nine years at Yum! Brands, including Pizza Hut, as a managing director for global franchise markets and a managing director for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa. While working in this role he helped drive growth, brand presence and franchisee relations across international landscapes.

“I am incredibly excited to join the CKE team and lead the international division for such iconic brands as Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s,” Davenport said. “There is immense potential for growth in existing markets and opportunities to introduce our beloved burgers to new guests around the world. I look forward to working with the talented team at CKE and our dedicated franchise partners to build on the strong foundation already in place and accelerate our international strategies.”

Other previous experience included leadership positions at SABMiller and Unilever.

CKE Restaurants currently operates more than 1,100 Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s restaurants in over 40 countries worldwide.