Krispy Kreme reshuffled its management ranks this week, handing new titles to four executives, the company said on Thursday.
Nicola Steele was named chief operating officer. Currently the president of Krispy Kreme Australia and New Zealand and with 15 years of company experience, Steele will now be responsible for “modernizing doughnut production and maximizing hub-and-spoke efficiency.”
Dave Skena was named chief growth officer. Skena had been chief brand officer since 2022 and had been the company’s chief marketing officer for four years before that. He is responsible for global marketing efforts and for growing sales at its retail shops, kiosks in retailers and digital sales channels.
Raphael Duvivier, who had been chief development officer, is now president of international. He will oversee international efforts to adopt the company’s franchise model in Europe and Latin America.
Alison Holder, a 25-year veteran of the company who most recently had been VP of innovation and insights, was named chief product officer. She will focus on “bringing innovative, fresh doughnuts” to customers around the world, the company said.
“These leaders all have extensive company experience, commitment to operational excellence and passion for our iconic fresh doughnuts and beloved brand,” CEO Josh Charlesworth said in a statement. “As we grow, these leadership changes will result in both a bigger and better Krispy Kreme.”
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