Cheryl Bachelder is CEO of Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, Inc.. In 2012, she was recognized as Leader of the Year by the Women s Foodservice Forum and received the highest industry award, the Silver Plate, for the quick service restaurant sector, presented by the International Food Manufacturer s Association. She has more than 30 years of experience in brand building, operations and public-company management at companies like Yum Brands, Domino s Pizza, RJR Nabisco, The Gillette Company and The Procter and Gamble Company.