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Domino's announces major leadership transition as CEO Russell Weiner to retire

Joe Jordan (left), currently COO and President of Domino's U.S., has been appointed CEO effective Oct. 1, 2026, succeeding Russell Weiner (right), who will retire as CEO and transition to Executive Chairman in 2027. Current Executive Chairman David A. Brandon (middle) will retire from the Board in 2027 after nearly three decades of service to the company.

June 23, 2026

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Domino's Pizza has announced that Chief Executive Officer Russell Weiner plans to retire from his role, kicking off a multi-year leadership transition that will elevate Chief Operating Officer Joe Jordan to the top spot, according to a press release.

Jordan, who currently serves as chief operating officer and president of Domino's U.S., will take over as CEO and join the company's board of directors on Oct. 1, 2026. Weiner will transition to executive chairman designate on that date before officially becoming executive chairman following the company's 2027 annual shareholder meeting.

As part of the leadership succession, current Executive Chairman David Brandon will retire and not stand for reelection to the board in 2027, concluding 28 years of service to the pizza chain.

"Joe is a proven leader whose experience spans virtually every aspect of our business," Brandon said in the press release. "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. 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."

Jordan has spent nearly 15 years in leadership roles at Domino's, holding positions across marketing, U.S. and international operations, technology and franchisee support. During his tenure leading the international division, the company opened more than 3,000 stores worldwide. Most recently, he oversaw key strategic initiatives, including the relaunch of the company's loyalty and e-commerce platforms.

"I am honored by the Board's confidence and grateful for the opportunity to lead Domino's," Jordan added in the press release. "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. Domino's is one of the most innovative and resilient global systems in the restaurant industry and I am excited to build that foundation as we focus on reaccelerating growth and continuing to deliver delicious pizza and exceptional value to customers worldwide."

Weiner will remain CEO through Sept. 30, 2026. He joined the company in 2008 and led the 2010 "Pizza Turnaround" campaign before becoming CEO. Under his leadership as chief executive, the company achieved net store growth of more than 3,200 locations and grew global retail sales by nearly $3 billion.

"Since joining Domino's in 2008, Russell has played a pivotal role in the Company's growth and success," Brandon said. "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. 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. During his tenure as CEO, the Company achieved net store growth of more than 3,200 locations, increased global retail sales by nearly $3 billion, and delivered close to 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, who served as CEO from 1999 to 2010 and has been chairman since 1999, will step down after the April 2027 shareholder meeting. He helped guide Domino's through its 2004 initial public offering and the rollout of digital innovations like online ordering and the Domino's Tracker.

"Dave's impact on Domino's cannot be overstated," added Wiener. "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."