Nicolas Boudet
Chief Operating Officer, Dairy Queen | Global Brand Builder | NACD Certified Board Director
Dairy Queen•Bloomington, Minnesota, United States
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Nicolas Boudet is a seasoned senior executive with global experience in leading and growing consumer facing brands across quick-service restaurant and hospitality sectors. He is the Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of International Dairy Queen (IDQ), a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway that operates more than 7,000 locations in over 20 countries. In his current role, Nicolas oversees all aspects of IDQ's international business, including operations, franchise development, supply chain, and marketing. He is responsible for driving the strategic vision, performance, and expansion of the Dairy Queen brand outside the United States and Canada. Nicolas has a proven track record of delivering results, innovation, and customer satisfaction. He is also a holder of the NACD Directorship Certification®. Nicolas is passionate about creating value for all stakeholders and advancing the global presence and impact of Dairy Queen.
Career Timeline
- Dairy QueenCurrentSep 2022–Present· 4 yrs
- Chief Operating OfficerCurrentSep 2022–Present
- Aug 2023–Jun 2024· 10 mos
- Member, Board of DirectorsAug 2023–Jun 2024
- Oct 2017–Sep 2022· 4 yrs 11 mos
- President International & SVP Global DevelopmentSep 2021–Sep 2022
- President, InternationalSep 2018–Sep 2021
- Management Consultant, GeneralOct 2017–Sep 2018
- Mar 2015–Aug 2017· 2 yrs 5 mos
- EVP Group President - InternationalMar 2015–Aug 2017
- Jun 2012–Feb 2015· 2 yrs 8 mos
- Chief Development Officer US - Head of FranchisingJun 2012–Feb 2015
- Jul 2008–Jun 2012· 3 yrs 11 mos
- Chief Development Officer Latin America & CaribbeanJul 2008–Jun 2012
- Oct 2005–May 2008· 2 yrs 7 mos
- SVP Real EstateOct 2005–May 2008
- Aug 2004–Sep 2005· 1 yr 1 mo
- VP Joint Venture Real EstateAug 2004–Sep 2005
- Sep 1999–May 2004· 4 yrs 8 mos
- VP Acquisitions & DevelopmentSep 1999–May 2004
- Aug 1997–Sep 1999· 2 yrs 1 mo
- AssociateAug 1997–Sep 1999
Education
Consumer Marketing Strategy - Exec Ed module
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of ManagementMBA
Hospitality Administration
ESSEC Business School