Sarasota, FL – Blue Rock Search is proud to have partnered with Papa Johns to place Candace Barnes as the organization’s new Vice President, Global Head of DEI.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and Louisville, Kentucky, Papa Johns International, Inc. is the world’s third-largest pizza delivery company, with over 5,200 establishments across 44 countries/territories and in all 50 U.S. states.
Prior to joining Papa Johns, Barnes spent 15 years at Rockwell Automation. Her tenure there saw her rise through the ranks from supply chain management to leadership roles focused on talent acquisition and DEI, ultimately taking on the role of Director, Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programs. She is an experienced DEI leader with expertise in supplier diversity talent recruiting, DEI initiatives, diversity outreach, employee coaching and retention, and company culture.
Ruben Moreno,, HR & Diversity Practice Leader and Founding Partner of Blue Rock Search, said, “Blue Rock was pleased to work with Papa Johns on the search to identify their Vice President, Global Head of DEI. Our team, led by Colin Boggess, understands the significance of having an experienced, dedicated leader as the driving force of an effective, multifaceted DEI function. Candace Barnes brings over 15 years of experience in DEI and a proven history of building effective, diverse teams, and we look forward to seeing her share her knowledge and experience to support Papa Johns’ continued success.”
About Blue Rock Human Capital
Blue Rock Human Capital (BRHC) is a minority-owned firm delivering full-spectrum human capital solutions to help organizations thrive through growth and change. Ranked among Hunt Scanlon’s Top 10 global recruiters and ranked #20 on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms, BRHC combines national reach with deep industry expertise across Human Resources, Private Equity, and Higher Education.
In addition to executive and confidential search, we offer interim placements, executive coaching, talent assessment, succession planning, organizational consulting, and newly placed leader alignment—services designed to unlock potential across the employee lifecycle. Founded by Ruben Moreno, a recognized leader in culture-aligned executive placements, BRHC is your trusted partner in building a people-centered, high-performing future.