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Nigel Travis was named Chief Executive Officer of Dunkin' Brands in January 2009. From 2005 through 2008, Nigel served as President & CEO of Papa John's, the pizza chain with annual system-wide sales of $2.1 billion and more than 3,300 restaurants throughout the U.S. and 29 international markets. Under his leadership, Papa John's accomplished outstanding results, with industry-leading comp sales, consistent earnings growth and excellent franchise relationships. During his four-year tenure with the company, Papa John's online sales tripled through the innovative use of technology. In addition, Travis helped position the company's international business as a major growth platform and oversaw the successful rollout of several new products, including Papa's Pan Pizza. Prior to Papa John's, Nigel was with Blockbuster, Inc. from 1994 to 2004, where he served in increasing roles of responsibility, including President & Chief Operating Officer. During that time, global sales increased over 50 percent and the international business was developed to encompass 26 countries with revenues of $1.8 billion. Nigel also built a worldwide franchise network of 300 franchisees in 15 countries with revenues of approximately $1 billion, and transitioned the company from a video rental store chain to a complete movie and game source. Before that, he was with Burger King, first as Senior Vice President of Human Resources and later as Managing Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. As Managing Director, he turned around the region, significantly increasing sales and operating profits. He dramatically increased the rate of store development in the region, and successfully drove expansion into new countries and alternative points of distribution. Nigel received a bachelor's degree in business administration for Middlesex University in England.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Allied Domecq Qsr |
Chief Executive Officer |
Current |
| Allied Domecq Quick Service Restaurants |
Chief Executive Officer |
Current |
| Papajohn |
CEO |
Former |
| Papajohn |
President |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Allied Domecq Quick Service Restaurants |
Chief Information Officer |
Current |
| Jon L. Luther |
Chief Information Officer |
Current |
| Allied Domecq Qsr |
Chief Information Officer |
Current |
| ADVO, Inc. |
Chief Information Officer |
Former |
| ADVO, Inc. |
Senior Vice President |
Former |
| Salem State College |
Master's Degree In Business Administration |
Former |
| Suffolk University |
Bachelors Degree In Computer Information Systems |
Former |
Joe Scafido was named Chief Creative and Innovation Officer in 2003. Joe is responsible for innovating new product and store concepts, and oversees channel development, retail operating systems, global supply chain management, product development and quality assurance. With over 30 years of hospitality and food service experience, Joe most recently served as chief menu and marketing officer at Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits where he led marketing, menu development, product management, communications and public relations, quality assurance and concept development. During his tenure at Popeyes, he was responsible for the introduction of over 30 new products. He also developed a new menu that broadened Popeyes appeal by offering new sandwiches and entrees, including seafood and boneless chicken over rice. In addition, Joe launched a new channel of trade, "Popeyes Louisiana Pantry," an on-line store featuring Louisiana classic foods, music and cookbooks. Prior to that, Joe served as director of marketing and retail operations for Florentine Restaurants, Venezia Italian foods, and as director of sales and marketing for LaQuinta Inns. Joe was honored with the Menu Masters Award, Special Recognition for Menu Revamp in 2002, and QSR Menu Strategist of the Year in 2001.
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Allied Domecq Quick Service Restaurants |
Chief Creative and Innovation Officer |
Current |
| Jon L. Luther |
Chief Creative and Innovation Officer |
Current |
| Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits |
Chief |
Former |
| Biscuits |
Chief Menu and Marketing Officer |
Former |
| Popeye's Chicken |
Chief Menu and Marketing Officer |
Former |
| La Quinta Inns, Inc. |
Director of Sales and Marketing |
Former |
| Florentine Restaurants |
Director of Marketing and Retail Operations |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Allied Domecq Quick Service Restaurants |
Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| Jon L. Luther |
Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| Allied Domecq Qsr |
Chief Financial Officer |
Current |
| Jbs Swift & Company |
Board of Directors |
Current |
| LSG Sky Chefs |
Chief Accounting Officer |
Former |
| LSG Sky Chefs |
Senior Vice President |
Former |
| Arthur Andersen LLP |
senior audit manager |
Former |
| Tulane University |
B.S. In Management |
Former |
| Tulane University |
B.S. In Management |
Former |
| Organization |
Position |
Status |
| Allied Domecq Quick Service Restaurants |
Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel |
Current |
| Jon L. Luther |
Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel |
Current |
| Stephen Horn |
|
Current |
| Rutgers University |
Juris Doctor Degree |
Former |
| Rutgers University |
Bachelor's Degree In Engineering |
Former |
| Rutgers University |
Degree |
Former |
Margery Myers joined Dunkin' Brands as Senior Vice President of Communications in 2006. Margery brings over 25 years of experience in the communications field, having worked in both corporate and agency settings. She is responsible for external and internal communications for all three brands as well as the Dunkin' Brands corporate enterprise. Prior to joining Dunkin' Brands, Margery was with specialty apparel retailer Talbots, where she served as Vice President of Corporate Communications and Public Relations. While at Talbots, she founded the Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund, which annually provides $100,000 in scholarships for women pursing college degrees later in life. The program was recognized in 2006 by the Retailing Hall of Fame with a Retailing Leadership Award. Margery holds a B.A. in English from The University of Illinois.