Papa Murphy’s adds three independent directors

Vancouver, Wash. – Papa Murphy’s Holdings Inc. has appointed Jean M. Birch, Rob Weisberg and Jeffrey B. Welch as independent members of its board of directors, effective April 15, 2015. The appointments replace both Thomas H. Lee and Achi Yaffe, who have resigned from the board, as well as increase the board size by one seat.

Birch brings more than 20 years of experience leading restaurant brands and currently serves as the CEO and president of Birch Company LLC. Previously, Birch served as president of IHOP Restaurants Inc., as well as president of Romano's Macaroni Grill and Corner Bakery Cafe. Birch also held executive leadership roles within Yum Brands Inc. She currently serves on the board of directors of Cosi Inc. and Darden Restaurants Inc.

Weisberg currently serves as CEO of online live auction marketplace Invaluable, and also served for three years as chief marketing officer at Zipcar,Inc. Previously, Weisberg spent five years as VP of multimedia marketing at Domino's Pizza.

Welch currently serves as an international development consultant with the Gerson Lehrman Group. Previously, Welch held various executive roles within Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. Prior to Krispy Kreme, Welch served as the VP, real estate, international for The Home Depot Inc. Throughout his career he has held various positions for Tricon Global Restaurants Inc.