Little Caesars Pizza, the global family-owned pizza chain, announced earlier this year that Paula Vissing has been named Chief Operating Officer. Paula has been with Little Caesars since 2011 and most recently served as the Senior Vice President of International.

In the newly created role, Paula will oversee all domestic and international operations during a period of incredible growth for the world's third largest pizza brand.

"It is an exciting time for the company as we continue to experience exponential growth both in the U.S. and internationally, and I am honored to have the opportunity to oversee the global operations of Little Caesars," says Paula. "I look forward to continuing to work along with the Little Caesars leadership team, and organization as a whole, as we continue to bring great tasting, affordable pizza to families around the world."

As the Senior Vice President of International, Paul was responsible for all Little Caesars locations in more than two dozen countries and territories. Under her leadership, Little Caesars experienced the largest period of international growth in the company's 60+ year history. Previously, Paula was Vice President of Purchasing and Quality Assurance, where she led cost-saving and sourcing initiatives that supported Little Caesars' growth in the U.S. Paula has also led global supply chain expansion, enabling international development efforts across the globe.

"Paula has an impressive track record within the company and has successfully led our international division for the last five years, which continues to see record-breaking results year after year," says David Scrivano, President and CEO of Little Caesars. "I am thrilled to congratulate her on her new role as Chief Operating Officer. Paula is a highly respected and proven leader within Little Caesars and there is nobody better suited to oversee global operations."

Paula has more than 25 years of experience in the restaurant industry providing strategic leadership for national brands. A Kentucky native, Paula received her MBA from the University of Kentucky and Bachelors in Economics from the University of Louisville.