Russell Weiner

Russell Weiner

Chief Executive Officer at Domino’s

Domino's•Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

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Experience34+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

As CEO of Domino’s, the world’s largest pizza company, Russell is responsible for leading the overall growth and operations of the company. ​ Prior to becoming CEO in May 2022, Russell was chief operating officer and president, during which he oversaw Domino’s U.S. business, in addition to the global centers of excellence teams that support operations, development, marketing, innovation, analytics and insight, communications, and technology in more than 90 countries. ​ Russell joined Domino’s as executive vice president—chief marketing officer in 2008. He led the award-winning “pizza turnaround” campaign, which became central to Domino’s success, and was named Brandweek’s 2010 Marketer of the Year in the restaurant category. ​ During Russell’s 15 year tenure (2008-2022) on the U.S. business, retail sales grew from approximately $3 billion to more than $8 billion and store count grew by over 25%—more than doubling Domino’s market share of QSR pizza in the U.S. Domino’s digital mix in the U.S. also grew from 11.5% of sales to more than 75%. ​ Russell is responsible for leading several innovations throughout the company, including reformulating more than 80% of the brand’s menu and the creation of its "pizza theater" store design. He oversaw the launch of the DXP pizza delivery vehicle, testing of autonomous delivery platforms, and numerous digital innovations, including Domino’s AnyWare platform.​ Russell earned a Bachelor of Arts in government from Cornell University, and an MBA in marketing and international business from New York University’s Stern School of Business. He currently serves on the board of directors of The Clorox Co. He lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan with his wife and three kids.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Feb 2017–Present· 9 yrs 8 mos
    • Member, Board of DirectorsCurrent
      Feb 2017–Present
  • Domino'sCurrent
    Sep 2008–Present· 18 yrs 1 mo
    • Chief Executive OfficerCurrent
      May 2022–Present
    • Chief Operating Officer and President - Domino's US
      Jul 2020–Apr 2022
    • Chief Operating Officer and President - Americas
      Jul 2018–Jul 2020
    • President, USA
      Oct 2014–Jul 2018
    • Chief Marketing Officer
      Sep 2008–Oct 2014
  • 1998–Sep 2008· 10 yrs 8 mos
    • Vice President, Colas Marketing
      Nov 2005–Sep 2008
    • Director Marketing, Product Innovation
      Apr 2003–Oct 2005
    • Senior Marketing Manager, National Promotions
      Jul 2002–Mar 2003
    • Senior Brand Manager, Pepsi
      Sep 1999–Jun 2002
    • Manager, Food Service Innovation
      1998–Aug 1999
  • 1995–Dec 1997· 2 yrs 11 mos
    • Associate Brand Manager Benson & Hedges
      1995–Dec 1997
  • 1992–1994· 2 yrs
    • Senior Account Executive
      1992–1994

Education

MBA

Marketing

NYU Stern School of Business

BA

Government

Cornell University

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