Domino's Names Joe Jordan CEO Effective October 2026 in Succession Plan
DPZ•Domino's Pizza Board appointed COO and President – U.S. Joe Jordan as CEO effective October 1, 2026, with current CEO Russell Weiner shifting to Executive Chairman Designate until April 2027. Executive Chairman David Brandon will retire following the 2027 shareholder meeting, concluding 28 years on the board.
1. Board Approves Succession Plan
Domino’s Board has appointed Joe Jordan as Chief Executive Officer effective October 1, 2026, replacing Russell Weiner, who will become Executive Chairman Designate until the annual shareholder meeting in April 2027 and then assume the Executive Chairman role. Upon conclusion of the 2027 meeting, long-time Executive Chairman David Brandon will retire from the board after 28 years of service.
2. Joe Jordan's Operational Track Record
Joe Jordan has nearly 15 years of leadership experience at Domino’s across U.S. and international operations, marketing, technology and franchisee support. He directed record international store expansion with over 3,000 openings worldwide and led strategic digital initiatives including a loyalty platform relaunch and global e-commerce partnerships.
3. Russell Weiner's Executive Chairmanship Transition
Russell Weiner will serve as CEO through September 30, 2026, then transition to Executive Chairman Designate until April 2027, providing continuity and counsel to the new leadership team. His tenure as CEO delivered net store growth of more than 3,200 locations, nearly $3 billion in incremental retail sales and a 30% operating income increase.
4. David Brandon to Retire After 28 Years
David Brandon, who has served as Chairman since 1999 and Executive Chairman since 2022, led Domino’s through its 2004 IPO, global expansion and the introduction of online and mobile ordering innovations. His retirement following the 2027 shareholder meeting marks the end of a 28-year tenure that transformed Domino’s into a global technology and delivery leader.
