Dunkin’ Brands exec appointments include digital, supply chain VPs

Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has promoted five new VPs to its management team.



Sherrill Kaplan was promoted to VP, digital marketing & innovation for Dunkin' Donuts U.S. Kaplan joined Dunkin' Brands nearly five years ago and has played a lead role in the development and execution of the retailer’s digital strategy and the DD Perks rewards program.



Additionally, she has overseen development of the Dunkin’ Donuts mobile app and the retailer’s On-the-Go Ordering initiative, currently in test in multiple markets. Kaplan reports to Scott Hudler, Dunkin' Donuts' VP of consumer engagement.



David Gill was promoted to VP, supply chain U.S. & Canada for Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins. Gill joined Dunkin' Brands in 2000 and reports to Paul Carbone, CFO.



Pete Jensen was promoted to VP supply chain international. Jensen leads the international manufacturing and sourcing, logistics and service, regulatory compliance, supplier quality and food safety, new product commercialization and in-store equipment innovation for both Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins. Jensen joined the company in 2010 as global supply chain director for Baskin-Robbins and he reports to Bill Mitchell, president, Dunkin' Brands International.



Dennis McCarthy was promoted to VP, financial management. McCarthy leads the international financial management team for Dunkin' Brands. He also oversees the Dunkin' Brands supply chain finance team and serves as head of corporate financial planning and analysis. He joined the company in 2009 and reports to Kate Jaspon, VP, finance & treasury.



Kathryn Thomas was promoted to VP, legal and managing counsel. She joined the company in 1998 and reports to Karen Raskopf, senior VP and chief communications officer.



"We are pleased to announce the promotion of these five individuals, all of whom have made significant contributions to our organization,” said Nigel Travis, Dunkin' Brands' chairman and CEO. “Each brings significant management expertise and experience to their new role and will play a key part in our efforts to further accelerate our global innovation and growth."