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Krispy Kreme, Inc.
Krispy Kreme, Inc. is an American multinational doughnut company and coffeehouse chain. Krispy Kreme was founded by Vernon Rudolph (1915–1973), who bought a yeast-raised recipe from a New Orleans chef, rented a building in 1937 in what is now historic Old Salem in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and began selling to local grocery stores. Steady growth preceded an ambitious expansion as a public company in the period 2000 to 2016, which ultimately proved unprofitable. In 2016, the company returned to private ownership under JAB Holding Company, a private Luxembourg-based firm. In July 2021, Kris
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Krispy Kreme, Inc. at a glance
Krispy Kreme, Inc. is a food & beverage company headquartered in Charlotte, United States, founded in 1937. It is publicly listed (DNUT) with a market capitalisation of $513.6M. Xcout tracks 20 named people at Krispy Kreme, Inc., including Joshua Charlesworth (President, Chief Executive Officer & Director).
Krispy Kreme, Inc. leadership
- Joshua CharlesworthPresident, Chief Executive Officer & Director
- Nicola SteeleChief Operating Officer
- Raphael DuvivierChief Financial Officer
- Lori SuessChief People Officer
- Atiba D. AdamsChief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary
- Alison HolderChief Brand & Product Officer
14 more named people on record for Krispy Kreme, Inc., with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →
Krispy Kreme, Inc. competitors
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- 20 named people with titles, LinkedIn and board committees
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