Domino’s Pizza appoints new CEO for Australia and New Zealand

Group 1: Leadership Changes - Domino's Pizza Enterprises has appointed Merrill Pereyra as the new CEO for Australia and New Zealand, bringing over 30 years of experience in the quick-service restaurant sector [1] - Pereyra previously served as managing director of Pizza Hut in India, where he improved sales performance and halved store payback periods [1] - George Saoud has been appointed as the group chief operating officer (COO), transitioning from his role as group chief financial officer (CFO) [2] Group 2: Strategic Focus - Saoud's new responsibilities will encompass technology, procurement, and supply chain, in addition to finance, strategy, and capital management [3] - The combined COO and CFO role aims to enhance operational performance, cost management, and sustainable growth across global operations [3] - The appointments are part of Domino's strategy to strengthen operational leadership and advance turnaround priorities [3] Group 3: Executive Chairman's Remarks - Executive chairman Jack Cowin expressed confidence in Pereyra's ability to build franchise relationships and improve business performance in the ANZ market [4] - Cowin highlighted Pereyra's track record in growing same-store sales and unit economics, which are crucial for network expansion [4] - The board is optimistic about the ongoing process to appoint a permanent group CEO following the departure of Mark van Dyck [5]