Domino’s Pizza Enterprises announced the promotion of Kerri Hayman to chief executive officer, for the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) region, effective immediately.
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Hayman succeed Don Meij, who has been serving in dual-roles of group CEO and ANZ CEO for the past year. Her appointment will allow the group CEO to spend more time in Domino’s international markets as the group CEO and managing director.
A fast-food veteran, Hayman has spent some 36 years at the Domino’s brand, most recently serving as chief operating officer, ANZ, since in 2023.
In the 14 years prior to being COO, the executive worked for the Domino’s brand internationally, including as the operations director for UK-listed Domino’s Pizza Group, and as a 14-store franchisee in the United States of America.
She started her career as a 15-year-old, working as a pizza maker, for the Australian pizza chain.
“When I returned to Australia, I was coming home in more ways than one; I grew up in this business and worked alongside so many team members who are now some of our most successful and longest-serving franchise partners,” Hayman said.
“My experience as a team member, in operations, and as multi-store owner, has fostered enormous empathy for the rewards and challenges that are an essential part of this business.”
Hayman is also a member of Domino’s Pizza International’s global operations council and has established a Global Operations Board for the firm, to share best practice between international markets.
“We are confident we have the right leadership for the future, and with Kerri’s appointment, the best person for the job,” said Domino’s chairman Jack Cowin.
“The board of directors are thrilled that Domino’s provides an unrivalled opportunity to help team members grow and prosper, whether it’s a part time job, as an award-winning franchise partner, an executive – or all three.”
According to Ibis World, the pizza restaurants and takeaway in Australia market size industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 0.7 percent over the past five years, to reach an estimated AUD 4.5 billion in 2024.