Dunkin’ Hires McDonald’s Hoffman to Lead U.S., Canada Operations
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Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc. hired McDonald’s Corp. executive David Hoffman to lead the doughnut chain’s U.S. and Canadian operations, luring away a veteran of the world’s largest restaurant company as the battle for Americans’ fast-food spending heats up.
Hoffman, 48, will start in his new position on Oct. 3, Canton, Massachusetts-based Dunkin’ said Thursday in a statement. He had spent 22 years at McDonald’s and most recently served as president for the company’s high-growth markets division, which includes China, South Korea and Russia, among other countries.