– UK, West Ashland – Domino’s Pizza Group Plc (LON: DOM) today announced the appointment of Natalia Barsegiyan and Lynn Fordham to its Board as Independent Non-Executive Directors, effective from 16 September 2020.
Natalia and Lynn will be members of the Nomination, Remuneration and Audit committees.
Domino also announced that current Interim CFO, Neil Smith has been appointed as permanent CFO and will also be joining the Board at the same date.
“Since joining in March, I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the business. Building a world-class Board who can help us reach our potential is an important priority, and I am delighted to welcome Natalia and Lynn as Non-Executive Directors. Both have highly relevant experience and impressive track records of value creation. I am also very pleased to welcome Neil to the Board. Neil has built upon the foundations laid by David Bauernfeind, bringing further rigour to the business and is a valued strategic partner to Dominic. These appointments mark an important milestone in the evolution of the Board and I am looking forward to working with them.” commented Board Chairman, Matt Shattock.
He added: “When I joined the business, I said that Domino’s had the potential to be an outstanding business, and my conviction in this belief has only strengthened. I have been very impressed with the resilience of our performance through the Covid-19 lockdown period. Since their appointment, Dominic and Neil have made a significant positive impact, bringing leadership and energy to the Group. I firmly believe that we have an opportunity to drive sustainable profitable growth and create an exciting future for the benefit of our people, our franchisees and our shareholders, as well as the customers and communities we are privileged to serve.”
About Natalia Barsegiyan
Natalia retired as CFO of Taco Bell, the $11bn revenue division of Yum! Brands Inc in April 2020. Prior to this role, she was Chief Commercial Officer for Yum! Brands in 2016-2018 and General Manager of Pizza Hut Europe 2013-2016. Natalia joined Yum! Brands Inc in 2006 and has also held senior finance roles across the Yum! portfolio, including as CFO of Pizza Hut UK. Natalia was born in Ukraine, has worked in a wide range of countries throughout her career, and now lives in Paris.
About Lynn Fordhamnn
Lynn is currently Managing Partner of private equity firm Larchpoint Capital LLP, a position she has held since 2017. A chartered accountant, Lynn was previously CEO of SVG Capital Plc from 2009 to 2017, having joined SVG as CFO in 2008. Lynn has also held senior finance roles at Barratt Developments Plc, BAA Plc and Boots Plc. Lynn served on the Board of Fuller, Smith & Turner Plc as a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee from 2011 to 2018. Lynn lives in London.
About Neil Smith
Neil Smith joined as Interim CFO on 15 April and is a highly experienced CFO, having most recently served as CFO of Ei Group plc from 2011 until its recent takeover by Stonegate Pub Company. Neil became permanent CFO with effect from 1 September 2020 and will join the Board on 16 September 2020.
About Domino’s Pizza Group
Domino’s Pizza Group plc is the UK’s leading pizza brand and a major player in the Irish market. We hold the master franchise agreement to own, operate and franchise Domino’s stores in the UK, the Republic of Ireland, Switzerland, Sweden, Iceland and Liechtenstein. In addition, we have associate investments in the holders of the Domino’s master franchise agreements in Germany and Luxembourg.
For more information: http://www.dominos.co.uk/
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