Dunkin’ Brands names former trade group exec as legislative affairs VP

Canton, Mass. - Dunkin' Brands Group Inc., the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, has named Michael R. Shutley as VP, federal & state government affairs.



Reporting directly to Karen Raskopf, chief communications officer, Shutley will work closely with senior management to develop and implement the company's legislative initiatives.



He will also advocate for Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins franchisees at all levels of government, both domestically and internationally.



For the past seven years, Shutley served as director, government relations, for casual dining company Brinker International. Previously, he served as director of legislative affairs for the National Restaurant Association. Before joining the industry, he served as Washington Chief of Staff and legislative director for Ric Keller, U.S. House of Representatives.