Domino's is handing the reins to a longtime insider as pizza sales slow

Joe Jordan, who has spent nearly 15 years at the company, will take over Oct. 1 as Domino's works to reaccelerate growth

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Domino $DPZ's Pizza named Chief Operating Officer Joe Jordan as its next CEO on Monday, tapping a longtime insider to lead the world's largest pizza company as it contends with slowing sales and a more competitive market.

Jordan, 53, will assume the CEO role on Oct. 1, the company said. He currently also serves as president of Domino's U.S. operations. Outgoing CEO Russell Weiner will transition to executive chairman-designate on the same date, with plans to become executive chairman following the company's 2027 annual shareholder meeting. David Brandon, the current executive chairman, will retire........

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