MICHIGAN — The Board of Directors of Domino’s Pizza Inc. has officially appointed Joe Jordan as the company’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2026.
Jordan, who currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and President of Domino’s U.S., will succeed Russell Weiner, who has announced his intention to retire from the top executive post. Jordan will also be inducted into the company’s Board of Directors upon assuming office.
A Multi-Stage Leadership Succession Blueprint
The global pizza giant outlined a structured executive transition plan designed to ensure long-term operational continuity through 2026 and 2027:
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Russell Weiner’s New Track: Weiner will continue serving as active CEO through September 30, 2026. On October 1, he will transition to Executive Chairman Designate, before formally taking over as Executive Chairman following the company’s annual shareholder meeting in April 2027.
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David Brandon’s Retirement: Current Executive Chairman David Brandon will officially retire and not stand for re-election to the Board in 2027, concluding an impactful 28-year career with the brand that included a decade-long stint as CEO from 1999 to 2010.
Driving Global Scale and Digital Innovation
Joe Jordan brings nearly 15 years of leadership experience across Domino’s marketing, international supply operations, franchise support, and core technology sectors.
During his prior executive tenures, Jordan achieved strong same-store sales growth and spearheaded the brand’s international division through an aggressive era of global expansion, overseeing the opening of over 3,000 stores worldwide. Most recently, he masterminded the structural overhaul of Domino’s loyalty and e-commerce platforms, alongside launching its high-volume global digital marketplace partnerships.
Leaving a Legacy of Financial and Strategic Growth
Outgoing CEO Russell Weiner leaves a legacy of massive market share consolidation. Having joined the company in 2008, Weiner famously engineered the 2010 “Pizza Turnaround” campaign before designing the current “Hungry for MORE” growth strategy. Under his tenure as Chief Executive Officer, Domino’s achieved:
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Net Store Expansion: Added more than 3,200 locations to its global retail footprint.
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Revenue Acceleration: Escalated global retail sales by nearly $3 billion.
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Profitability Boost: Delivered an approximate 30% increase in total operating income.
The board emphasized that Jordan’s insider status and deep relationship equity with global franchisees make him uniquely qualified to guide Domino’s through its next phase of digital-first marketplace disruption.
