Billy Higdon

Billy Higdon has a strong background in financial planning and analysis within the restaurant industry. Billy is currently serving as the Senior Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis at Long John Silver's, LLC. Before that, they worked at Endeavor Restaurant Group as the Accounting & Finance Officer, where they implemented improvements in cash management, revenue recognition, and internal controls. Prior to that, they held various leadership roles at Papa John's International, including Vice President of North America Restaurant FP&A, Vice President of Global Restaurant FP&A, and Senior Director of North America Restaurant FP&A. During their time at Papa John's International, they led strategic planning, budgeting processes, and sales growth initiatives for thousands of restaurants worldwide. Additionally, they have been recognized for their outstanding performance and contributions to the company.

Billy Higdon obtained their Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Louisville from 1989 to 1993. Billy later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Indiana University Southeast from 1999 to 2001. Additionally, they hold a certification as a Certified Management Accountant (CMA) from Bioproducts, Inc. (Subsidiary of Mitsui).