– USA, NC – Krispy Kreme, Inc. (NASDAQ: DNUT) announced the nomination of a refreshed slate of directors, including Bernardo Hees, Patrick Grismer, Easwaran Sundaram, and Gordon von Bretten for their election to its Board of Directors at the AGM on June 17, 2025
Josh Charlesworth, Marissa Andrada, Patricia Capel, David Deno, and Gerhard Pleuhs, current directors, will stand for reelection. The following four nominees will stand for the initial election at the Annual Meeting.
About Bernardo Hees
Bernardo Hees is a seasoned executive with a track record of leading global, consumer-facing businesses through transformative growth. He previously served as CEO of Kraft Heinz Company, Burger King Worldwide and H.J. Heinz Corporation, and Executive Chairman at Avis Budget Group. Reinforcing his confidence in Krispy Kreme’s strategy and profitable growth opportunities, he has personally invested in the Company’s common stock.
Mr. Hees is a highly accomplished global executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience across the consumer, logistics, and food retail sectors. He has served as CEO of The Kraft Heinz Company, H.J. Heinz Corporation, Burger King Worldwide, and América Latina Logística. Mr. Hees was also previously Executive Chairman of Avis Budget Group, Inc., and a Partner at 3G Capital. He is currently an Operating Partner at Cranemere Holdings Group and a member of the board of directors of Bunge Global SA and Avis Budget Group, Inc.
About Patrick Grismer
Mr. Grismer is a finance executive with more than 35 years of relevant experience, including CFO roles at Starbucks, Hyatt Hotels, and YUM! Brands. He also held leadership positions at The Walt Disney Company and served as chair of the board of directors and chair of the audit committee of Panera Brands.
About Easwaran Sundaram
Mr. Sundaram brings more than 25 years of technology, transformation, and supply chain experience. He formerly served as Chief Digital and Technology Officer at JetBlue and founded JetBlue Technology Ventures. Mr. Sundaram was also SVP of Global Supply Chain and Global CIO for Pall Corporation. He currently serves on the board of directors of SolarWinds Corporation, WESCO International, and Intelsat.
About Gordon von Bretten
Mr. von Bretten is currently a Senior Partner at JAB Holding Company. Prior to joining JAB in April 2024, he served as Chief Transformation Officer of Coty Inc. for four years. He is currently a member of the board of directors of Coty Inc.
About Krispy Kreme
Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Krispy Kreme is one of the most beloved and well-known sweet treat brands in the world. Our iconic Original Glazed doughnut is universally recognized for its hot-off-the-line, melt-in-your-mouth experience. Krispy Kreme operates in 40 countries through its unique network of fresh doughnut shops, partnerships with leading retailers, and a rapidly growing digital business with more than 17,500 fresh points of access. Our purpose of touching and enhancing lives through the joy that is Krispy Kreme guides how we operate every day and is reflected in the love we have for our people, our communities, and the planet.
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