Dunkin' Brands Group appointed David Hoffmann to serve as CEO. Hoffmann succeeds Nigel Travis, who retired from the role he held since January 2009.
Travis was named executive chairman of Dunkin’ Brands’ Board of Directors, keeping him actively involved with the company. Travis will focus on the continued development of the multiconcept operator’s international businesses, per a release announcing this news.
In 2016, Hoffmann joined Dunkin' Brands as president of Dunkin' Donuts U.S., a position he will keep in addition to his new duties as CEO. Before joining Dunkin' Brands, Hoffmann spent 22 years with McDonald's Corporation.