Dieter Haberl has been named as the new CEO of Domino’s Japan business. The appointment, effective from October 20, sees Haberl bring over a quarter-century of executive experience in Japan to the role.
Haberl has a distinguished history of leadership in the region, having guided the fortunes of prominent consumer brands such as Toys R Us, Reebok, Lacoste, and Furla. He has also held high-level roles within The Coca-Cola Company in Germany and Japan.
Domino’s executive chairman, Jack Cowin, expressed his pleasure at Haberl’s appointment. He lauded Haberl’s proven ability to drive large-scale transformations, reposition brands, and foster team development in sophisticated consumer-facing operations.
Cowin emphasized the critical importance of the Japanese market for Domino’s, highlighting its leading status in the pizza sector. He indicated that Japan is an advanced market that values high-quality food, especially from global brands with a proven track record of surpassing customer expectations.
However, the appointment of Haberl coincides with the departure of the current acting CEO of Domino’s Japan and CEO of Domino’s Asia, Josh Kilimnik. He will be exiting the business on March 30 after a transition period with Haberl.
Kilimnik’s departure follows the company’s decision to cut down general and administrative expenses by streamlining regional leadership. This strategic move is aimed at giving regional teams more responsibility and accountability. As a part of this decision, Domino’s confirmed that the roles of CEO Asia and the presently unoccupied role of CEO Europe will remain unfilled.
Who is the new CEO of Domino’s Japan?
The new CEO of Domino’s Japan is Dieter Haberl, an executive with over 25 years of experience in Japan.
When will the current CEO of Domino’s Asia, Josh Kilimnik, leave the business?
Josh Kilimnik, the current acting CEO of Domino’s Japan and CEO of Domino’s Asia, will leave the business on March 30.
Will the roles of CEO Asia and CEO Europe be filled after Kilimnik’s departure?
No, Domino’s has decided not to fill the roles of CEO Asia and the presently vacant role of CEO Europe. This decision is part of a strategic move to streamline regional leadership and give more responsibility and accountability to regional teams.
