Domino's Pizza appoints interim CEO

31st Jan 2014 08:01

Domino's Pizza Group said Senior Non-Executive Director David Wild will be acting as Chief Executive until a replacement for Lance Batchelor is found.Batchelor is stepping down as Chief Executive on March 16th and will work alongside Wild in handing over to a new successor. Wild will temporarily relinquish his role as Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and John Hodson will step in until further notice.Stephen Hemsley, Non Executive Chairman, said: "I am delighted that David has agreed to step in as Interim Chief Executive whilst we continue our search for a permanent replacement. Since joining as a Non-Exec in November, he has quickly got to grips with the business and I look forward to working with him over the coming months as we continue to progress the group's exciting growth plans." RD