Krispy Kreme has appointed Jamie Dunning as its new President and Managing Director for the UK and Ireland.
A former Managing Director at Mars and Sales Director at Cadbury Schweppes, Dunning will take over from Richard Cheshire, who is stepping down from his role as Krispy Kreme’s UK & Ireland CEO after nearly twenty years at the company.
A statement from the doughnut company noted that during his time leading the Mars Retail unit, Dunning oversaw a transformation in the fortunes of the business and its associated brands, coming in at turnaround phase, and taking it to a phase of accelerated growth.
The appointment comes as Krispy Kreme looks to maintain its strong growth in the UK and Ireland seen over the past five years, with Dunning tasked with building on this success.
Having entered the UK market in 2003, Krispy Kreme now operates 133 shops in the UK and Ireland and has a presence in over 1,500 other points of access via partnerships with the likes of Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons.
Josh Charlesworth, Global President & Chief Operating Officer at Krispy Kreme, commented: “The work that his predecessor, Richard Cheshire, did to build the brand’s presence and reputation in the region was nothing short of extraordinary, and we wish to thank him for his two decades of service.
“In Jamie, we have a worthy new UK head, and I am excited to see the fresh perspective and wealth of knowledge that he will provide us with as we enter this thrilling new phase of our presence in one of our most valued markets.”
Dunning added: “I love everything about the company, from its strongly held values and its ambitious plans for the UK, to its delicious products! I will focus on continuing Krispy Kreme’s signature Hub and Spoke model through expansions into online delivery, drive-throughs and bricks &mortar stores, but also cementing the relationship the company has with consumers as one of the countries’ most-loved sweet treat brands that sparks joy and enhances shared moments.”
