Krispy Kreme appoints president and managing director for UK and Ireland

Krispy Kreme has announced that it has appointed Jamie Dunning as its new president and managing director for the UK and Ireland.

A former managing director and president at Mars Retail Group and sales director at Cadbury Schweppes, Dunning will take over from Richard Cheshire, who recently took the decision to step down from his role as Krispy Kreme’s UK and Ireland CEO after nearly 20 years at the Company.

Having entered the UK market in 2003, Krispy Kreme now operates 133 shops in the UK and Ireland and has a presence in over 1,500 other points of access thanks to partnerships with the likes of Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda and Morrisons.

Josh Charlesworth, global president and chief operating officer, Krispy Kreme, said: “We are delighted to have been able to appoint Jamie to head up Krispy Kreme in the UK and Ireland.

“The work that his predecessor, Richard Cheshire, did to build the brand’s presence and reputation in the region was nothing short of extraordinary, and we wish to thank him for his two decades of service. In Jamie we have a worthy new UK head, and I am excited to see the fresh perspective and wealth of knowledge that he will provide us with as we enter this thrilling new phase of our presence in one of our most valued markets.”

Dunning added: “I could not be more pleased to be joining the team at Krispy Kreme. I love everything about the company, from its strongly held values and its ambitious plans for the UK, to its delicious products.

“I will focus on continuing Krispy Kreme’s signature Hub and Spoke model through expansions into online delivery, drive-throughs and bricks and mortar stores, but also cementing the relationship the company has with consumers as one of the countries’ most-loved sweet treat brands that sparks joy and enhances shared moments”.