Krispy Kreme raises CEO Joshua Charlesworth’s target bonus to 150% of base salary
DNUT•Krispy Kreme’s board approved amended compensation terms for CEO Joshua Charlesworth on October 30, 2026. His annual cash target bonus rises from 100% to 150% of base salary, and his annual restricted stock unit grant increases from $1 million to $2.5 million beginning with the 2027 grant.
1. Compensation changes
The amended terms take effect November 1, 2026, for the cash target bonus. The larger annual restricted stock unit grant begins with the 2027 annual grant.




