Dunkin’ Donuts nabs McDonald’s veteran for executive role

A longtime McDonald’s veteran has joined the fast-growing Dunkin’ Donuts.



Dunkin' Brands Group, parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, announced that David Hoffmann has been appointed president of Dunkin' Donuts U.S. and Canada, effective Oc. 3.



Hoffman joins Dunkin' Brands after 22 years with McDonald's Corp., where he most recently served as president, high growth markets, which includes China, South Korea, Russia and several additional European markets. He replaces Dunkin’s Paul Twohig who, as previously announced, is retiring and will stay with the company through the end of the first quarter 2017 to ensure a smooth transition.



In his new position, Hoffmann will be responsible for Dunkin' Donuts operations and marketing in the U.S. and Canada, as well as global franchising and store development for both Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins.



"Dave is a proven leader with a wealth of quick-service restaurant and franchising experience, and a solid track record of delivering growth in a wide range of economic and competitive environments,” said Nigel Travis, Dunkin' Brands chairman and CEO. “His financial and industry expertise, combined with his strong talent development skills and experience using digital technologies to enhance the restaurant experience, makes him uniquely positioned to help accelerate Dunkin' Donuts' strategic expansion in the U.S.”