People: AFC Enterprises, Inc. (AFCE.O)

Mr. Ralph Bower is the Chief Operating Officer, US of AFC Enterprises, Inc since April 20, 2009. He joined the Company as its Chief Operations Officer in February 2008. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Bower was employed by Yum Brands from 2002 – 2008 where he served in various operations roles including the KFC operations leader responsible for more than 900 KFC franchised restaurants in the western United States, the leader of KFC company operations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware and the director of guest satisfaction function for all KFC restaurants. Before joining Yum Brands, Mr. Bower was employed by Western Ohio Pizza, a franchisee of Domino’s Pizza, overseeing operations in Dayton, Ohio and Indianapolis, Indiana. Prior to his restaurant experience, Mr. Bower served as an officer in the United States Navy. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in English from the United States Naval Academy.