Dave Brandon

Chairman and former CEO of Domino’s Pizza, and now athletic director of the University of MichiganIn this interview Dave shares:

• » What he learned in the 25 years before joining Domino’s working for a family business, growing it to $2.5bn, then taking it public;
• » Why athletic coaching is the single biggest influence in his business career and whet he learned from it;
• » What he did to make his mark in the 90 days when he took over the CEO position from Tom Monaghan, his renowned predecessor;
• » How he dealt with ‘big dogs’ who wouldn’t get ‘on the bus’;
• » The key success factors he uncovered in attaining massive growth at Domino’s;
• » The single thing he looks for in the most important activity he participates in – hiring the right people;
• » How he works furiously to keep Domino’s out of Treadmill by staying creative and responsive;
• » Silo-busting: Why he disdains silo’s, and the specific steps he took to demolish them in Domino’s;
• » The role of community involvement in large company success, and why it is especially vital for Domino’s;
• » The vital importance of succession planning for successful leaders, how he did it in Domino’s and the impact it had on business operations;
• » What he sees as his legacy at Domino’s and how he achieved it;
• » The future: why he’s leaving the CEO position now, what he expects at the University of Michigan, and what he will miss most;

(Running time is approximately 30 minutes.)

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