Paul “Skip" Hanke

Paul “Skip" Hanke is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in leadership roles across prominent companies. Currently serving as Chief Marketing Officer at Golden Corral Corporation since 2021, Hanke oversees a diverse team managing marketing, media, innovation, and purchasing for America’s largest buffet and grill chain. Previously, from 2014 to 2020, Hanke held the position of Executive Director of Brand Marketing at Applebee's, where leadership resulted in successful strategies for the top casual dining chain. Earlier roles include senior management positions at Procter & Gamble, AOL, and Deutsche Bank, as well as service as an officer in the US Navy. Hanke earned an MBA with Distinction from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a BA with Distinction in Economics from Duke University.