Domino’s Pizza announces board refresh as turnaround continues

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) has announced further changes at Board level, appointing a new Independent Non-Executive Director while saying farewell to a long-serving member of its Board.

The moves come as the pizza chain continues to reshape its leadership team amid a broader operational and strategic reset.

What did Domino’s Pizza Enterprises announce?

Domino’s today announced:

• Judith Swales has been appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director, effective 24 February 2026
• Longstanding director Grant Bourke will retire from the board on the same date, after nearly 25 years of service
• A search is underway for an additional Non-Executive Director as part of the board’s ongoing renewal process

What else should investors know?

Judith Swales brings extensive experience across large, consumer-facing organisations, both as an Executive and a Director. She is currently Non-Executive Chair of Super Retail Group and has previously held senior leadership roles including as CEO, Global Markets at Fonterra, Managing Director of Heinz Australia, and CEO and Managing Director of Goodyear Dunlop Australia and New Zealand.

She has also served on the boards of Virgin Australia, DuluxGroup, and Foster’s. Ms Swales will join Domino’s Audit and Risk Committee, Nomination, Culture and Remuneration Committee, and Independent Board Committee

Grant Bourke’s retirement marks the end of an era. He joined Domino’s as a franchisee in 1993, became a director in 2001, and played a role in the company’s ASX listing in 2005. Over his career, Bourke also held senior operational roles, including Managing Director of Europe and Head of Corporate Store Operations in Australia and New Zealand, before serving as a Non-Executive Director for almost two decades.

What did Domino’s management say?

Executive Chairman Jack Cowin paid tribute to Bourke’s contribution and welcomed the new appointment.

I have been fortunate to have worked alongside Grant for more than 30 years and throughout he has demonstrated his passion for the Domino’s brand, our franchise partners, and the potential of this business.

On Swales’ appointment, Cowin added:

Judith is one of the most experienced retail executives and directors in Australia, and will add her expertise in large-scale operations, brand stewardship and governance to our deliberations.

What’s next for Domino’s Pizza Enterprises?

These board changes follow an announcement earlier this month of new executive leadership roles, including a new CEO for Australia and New Zealand and expanded responsibilities for the Group CFO, as Domino’s works through a broader leadership transition.

The board says progress continues on the search for a permanent Group Chief Executive Officer, with further updates expected in due course. Investors will be watching closely to see whether the refreshed board and executive team can stabilise performance, rebuild franchisee confidence, and return the business to more consistent growth.

Domino’s Pizza Enterprises share price snapshot

Over the past 12 months, Domino’s Pizza Enterprises shares are down around 22%, underperforming the ASX 200 in that period.

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Motley Fool contributor Kevin Gandiya has no positions in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Domino’s Pizza Enterprises. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Domino’s Pizza Enterprises. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.