Domino’s promotes three execs

Ann Arbor, Mich.-– Domino’s Pizza Inc. named Richard E. Allison, 47, president, Domino's International.



Allison has been with the company since 2011 and has led its international division since that time, succeeding Michael T. Lawton, current CFO, who ran the division prior to Allison. Prior to Domino's, Allison spent more than 13 years at Bain & Company, where he was a partner and co-leader of the firm's restaurant practice.



In other appointments, Russell J. Weiner, 46, has been named president, Domino's U.S.A. Weiner joined Domino's in 2008 from PepsiCo, where he was head of the Pepsi brand. In his role as chief marketing officer, he led the Domino's brand turnaround, spurred by the re-launch of its core pizza recipe. Weiner will now be responsible for all domestic franchise and corporate store operations, in addition to U.S. marketing.



Michael T. Lawton, 55, CFO, will assume the additional responsibilities of the company's supply chain division. Lawton, who has been with Domino's since 1999, has served in both key financial and operational roles for the company, including leading its international business for six years. Prior to Domino's, Lawton served in both finance and general management roles for Gerber Products Co.



Allison, Weiner and Lawton will each continue to report directly to president and CEO J. Patrick Doyle in their new roles.