Domino’s Pizza names next CEO, chairman

Domino’s Pizza Inc. reported that Russell Weiner has informed the company’s board of directors that he will retire.

The board has appointed current Domino’s Chief Operating Officer and President Joe Jordan as its next CEO. The move is effective Oct. 1, with Jordan also joining the company’s board of directors.

As part of the succession plan, Weiner will move to the position of executive chairman designate on Oct. 1 and become executive chairman following Domino’s 2007 annual shareholder meeting. Current executive chairman David Brandon also plans to retire and will not seek reelection at the board meeting, following 28 years of service to Domino’s.

“Joe is a proven leader whose experience spans virtually every aspect of our business,” Brandon said. “After a thoughtful succession planning process, the board unanimously concluded that Joe is the right leader to serve as Domino’s next CEO. He embodies Domino’s culture of developing leaders from within, has earned the trust of franchisees across our global system and is uniquely qualified to guide the Company through its next phase of growth.”

Jordan has served in leadership positions at Domino’s for nearly 15 years, including roles in marketing, U.S. and international operations, technology, and franchisee support. Most recently, Jordan has overseen key strategic initiatives, including the relaunch of Domino’s loyalty and e-commerce platforms and the launch of the brand’s global digital marketplace partnerships. During Jordan’s tenure, Domino’s also opened more than 3,000 stores worldwide.

“At the same time, Russell is one of the most innovative, strategic leaders in our industry, and Domino’s will continue to benefit from his creativity, franchisee relationships, and extensive knowledge of the QSR category in his role as executive chairman,” Brandon added.

“I am honored by the Board’s confidence and grateful for the opportunity to lead Domino’s,” Jordan said. “What makes Domino’s special is the strength of the people behind the brand, starting with our franchisees and including our team members and leaders around the world. I have also been fortunate to work closely with Russell over the past four years and am grateful for his leadership and contributions to Domino’s. I look forward to continuing to benefit from his experience and perspective in his role on the board.”

Weiner has served as CEO since May 2022. Before that, he was chief operating officer and president of Domino’s U.S. from July 2020 to April 2022, during which he oversaw Domino’s U.S. business. He was first named to the then newly created position of COO and president of the Americas in July 2018. Weiner first joined Domino’s in 2008.

“Among his many contributions to the brand prior to becoming CEO, Russell led the highly successful, and somewhat infamous, ‘Pizza Turnaround’ campaign that was launched in 2010 and created many years of positive momentum for our brand and business,” Brandon said. “As CEO, Russell was the architect of the Hungry for MORE strategy, which continues to drive sales and store growth and expand Domino’s dominant market share of the pizza category.”

Brandon also noted that during Weiner’s tenure as CEO, Domino’s achieved net store growth of more than 3,200 locations and increased global retail sales by nearly $3 billion while delivering nearly a 30% increase in operating income.

“We owe Russell a great debt of thanks for his leadership and many accomplishments and look forward to his continued involvement as executive chairman of the board,” Brandon said.

Brandon has served as chairman of Domino’s Board of Directors since 1999 and as executive chairman since 2022. He also served as CEO from 1999 to 2010.

“Dave’s impact on Domino’s cannot be overstated,” Weiner said. said “He led the company through its transformation from a domestic pizza chain to a global technology and delivery leader, championing the digital innovations that revolutionized how customers order pizza. Beyond his strategic vision, Dave has been an invaluable mentor to countless leaders across our system. His relentless focus on franchisee success and operational excellence has shaped the culture that drives Domino’s today, and his legacy will endure for generations to come.”

Altogether, Domino’s Pizza has more than 22,300 locations in over 90 global markets. For its last four quarters, the company hit global retail sales of over $20.4 billion. Independent franchise owners account for 99% of Domino’s stores as of the end of the first quarter 2026.