President and Chief Executive Officer J. Patrick Doyle announced his intention to depart as Domino's Pizza on June 30, 2018 after more than eight years. At the same time, Domino's Board of Directors announced the promotion of Richard Allison, 50, President of Domino's International, to the role of Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Doyle; and the promotion of Russell Weiner, 49, President of Domino's USA, to the newly-created role of Chief Operating Officer of Domino's and President of the Americas. Both appointments will be effective as of July 1, 2018.

Richard Allison will officially take over as Domino's Chief Executive Officer on July 1, 2018. As President Domino's International, Allison currently oversees more than 9,000 stores and all franchise relationships outside the United States. Russell Weiner, currently serving as President Domino's USA, will take over in the newly-created role of Chief Operating Officer of Domino's and President of the Americas on July 1, 2018.

Weiner was responsible for the reinvention of Domino's U.S. menu, which led to record-setting sales increases and the turnaround of the Domino's brand. Weiner is also credited for the creation of Domino's "Pizza Theater" store design, the redesign of the brand logo, and creation of the DXP pizza delivery vehicle, as well as many product and technology innovation launches.