Domino鈥檚 boss shock resignation

By Cameron Micallef

Domino鈥檚 boss shock resignation

In shock move, Mr van Dyck will step away from the board on December 23, having only taken over from long-serving chief executive Don Meij in November.

鈥淭he board has initiated a global search process to appoint a new group CEO to lead the business through its next phase of growth,鈥 Domino鈥檚 said.

Mr van Dyck said it was a privilege to lead Domino鈥檚 through this transition period.

鈥淲ith a clear strategy and strong team in place, I believe the time will be right at the end of

this calendar year to hand over to the next chief executive,鈥 he said.

鈥淢y focus in the months ahead will be on supporting a smooth transition.鈥

As part of the transition, chairman Jack Cowin will assume the role of executive chair on an interim basis, effective immediately and work with Mr van Dyck and the executive team over the coming months.

鈥淢ark has made a valuable contribution to Domino鈥檚 during a period of significant operational reset,鈥 Mr Cowin said in a statement on the ASX.

鈥淲ith the strategic foundations now firmly in place, this transition enables a new CEO to take Domino鈥檚 to its next stage of growth.

鈥淚 look forward to supporting the executive team during this important phase.鈥

Mr van Dyck leaving comes just a month after Domino鈥檚 Pizza Australia and New Zealand chief executive Kerri Hayman abruptly resigned after just nine most in the top job.

In a statement at the time from the pizza chain to the ASX, Ms Hayman, who is the sister of former Domino鈥檚 group chief Don Meij, said it was the right time to take the next step in her journey.

Ms Hayman will remain in the role through to August 29, as she looks to support the leadership transition and helps to deliver on Domino鈥檚 strategic plans.

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