Domino's Pizza Enterprises Limited announced the appointment of experienced global QSR executive Andrew Gregory as Managing Director. Mr. Gregory will start with Domino's once his obligations to his current employer have been discharged, no later than 5 August, 2026. Mr. Gregory brings more than 30 years of quick service restaurant (QSR) experience to the role, with a proven track record across franchised, multi-market businesses, and a strong focus on operational execution, franchisee economics and disciplined growth.
Mr. Gregory's appointment is intended to support Domino's ongoing focus on improving franchisee profitability, strengthening customer value propositions, and delivering sustainable shareholder returns across its global network. Professional Experience: Andrew Gregory brings deep global QSR experience, with a career spanning operations, finance, franchising, supply chain and restaurant development across large, complex systems. Most recently, Andrew served as Global Franchising, Development and Delivery Officer at McDonald's, with responsibility for core growth levers, including franchising strategy and restaurant development across 45,000 restaurants globally. Prior to this, Andrew was Chief Executive Officer of McDonald's Australia and New Zealand for eight years from 2014.
During this period, the business delivered sustained growth in sales, market share and franchisee profitability, underpinned by disciplined execution and strong system alignment. Andrew began his career at McDonald's in 1993 as a crew member while studying economics, progressing through senior roles across finance, franchising and development. This end-to-end experience has shaped a leadership approach grounded in front line understanding, and long-term value creation.
In 2010, Andrew relocated to Japan, where he held senior leadership roles across development, operations, and supply chain, including playing a key role in leading the business through the 2011 earthquake and recovery. Andrew returned to Australia in 2012 as SVP, Chief Financial Officer, before being appointed Managing Director and CEO in 2014. Key Experience and Strategic Alignment: Franchisee Economics & System Health: Deep experience balancing franchisee returns with long-term brand and shareholder outcomes in franchised QSR models.
Operational Execution: Proven ability to drive consistency, quality and delivery standards across large, geographically dispersed networks. Disciplined Growth & Capital Allocation: Leadership of development pipelines, format evolution and capital discipline in mature and developing markets. Crisis Leadership: Direct experience leading through major disruption, including natural disasters and COVID, while maintaining system cohesion and performance.
Personal: Bachelor of Economics, Monash University. During the transition period, Mr. Cowin will continue to serve as Executive Chairman, working closely with Mr. Gregory to ensure an orderly handover.
