Merrill Pereyra has been named as the Chief Executive Officer for Domino's in Australia and New Zealand.
Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd has announced that Merrill Pereyra has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer, Australia and New Zealand, effective 23 January 2026.
George Saoud will now also serve as both Group Chief Financial Officer and Group Chief Operating Officer, and his remit has expanded to include Technology and Procurement & Supply Chain.
Domino's said Merrill Pereyra will bring over 30 years of experience in the quick service restaurant sector, including leadership roles at McDonald's, Pizza Hut, and Domino's Indonesia. The company credited Pereyra with delivering positive same-store sales and improved unit economics during his tenure at QSR Brands and Pizza Hut India.
Meanwhile, George Saoud's new combined role aims to drive sustainable growth across global operations, signalling Domino's focus on disciplined execution and operational excellence. The appointments underscore the board's commitment to accelerating turnaround priorities and strengthening leadership across key markets.
“We are delighted to appoint an experienced industry executive of Merrill's calibre to the key ANZ market for our company,” said Executive Chairman Jack Cowin.
“Merrill has a track record of building franchise relationships, growing same-store sales and unit economics to return to network expansion, the board is confident he will work closely with our franchise partners to improve our business performance.”
The company says the board is making steady progress in its search for a permanent Group Chief Executive Officer, with further updates promised in due course. With its refreshed leadership, Domino's aims to lift performance across its network and drive disciplined growth, especially in its Australia and New Zealand operations.
Investors will be watching how the new executives shape Domino's strategy, operational discipline, and growth ambitions in the months ahead.
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