July 29, 2024 – Hanold Associates HR & Diversity Executive Search has successfully placed Maureen Pittenger as the new executive vice president and chief human resources officer (CHRO) at Domino’s Pizza. The search was led by Jason Hanold, Lisa Butkus-Yae, Meg McElroy, and Catie Nelson from the Ann Arbor, MI-based firm.
“We are excited to have Maureen join Domino’s. She has a proven track record of building high-performing teams,” said Russell Weiner, CEO of Domino’s Pizza. “Our people are our competitive advantage, and Maureen’s expertise in leading workforce development on a global scale will help us improve further.”
Ms. Pittenger brings over 20 years of human resources experience to Domino’s. She previously held the position of senior vice president and CHRO at Dana Inc. since 2022, after joining the company in 2019 as vice president of corporate human resources. Before Dana Inc., she held various HR leadership roles at Visteon Corp. starting in 2001.
In her new role at Domino’s, Ms. Pittenger will report directly to Mr. Weiner. She will oversee all aspects of Domino’s human resources strategies and functions. “I am thrilled to join Domino’s and be part of a purpose- and performance-driven company,” Ms. Pittenger said. “I look forward to working with a talented team to build on Domino’s commitment to fostering a dynamic culture that attracts, retains, and develops top-tier talent aligned with our core values and mission to feed the power of possible.”
Domino’s Pizza, founded in 1960, is the largest pizza company in the world, with significant delivery and carryout services. It operates more than 20,700 stores in over 90 markets globally.
Hanold Associates is a boutique executive search firm specializing in HR and diversity and inclusion officers. The firm’s clients span various industries, geographies, and business scenarios, with culture at the core of their operations.
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Jason Hanold, the firm’s CEO and managing partner, founded Hanold Associates in 2010. He previously worked as a managing director at Russell Reynolds Associates, leading the global HR officer practice and serving on the board of directors and CEO practices. He also held roles at Whirlpool, McKinsey & Company, Deloitte, and State Farm.
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Lisa Butkus-Yae is managing partner of the retail and luxury goods practice at Hanold Associates, specializing in recruiting executive-level HR leaders in fashion, luxury brands, retail merchandise, and the broader consumer industry.
Meg McElroy is an associate at Hanold Associates, focusing on recruiting HR and diversity, equity, and inclusion leaders across multiple industries and functions. She previously worked as director of recruitment and selection for Northwestern Mutual.
Catie Nelson is also an associate at Hanold Associates, recruiting chief people officers, talent, HR, and diversity, equity, and inclusion leaders across industries. Before joining Hanold Associates, she was an investment banking analyst at Goldman Sachs in Chicago.