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🍕 Kate Trumbull was promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer at Domino's Pizza Inc., effective Nov. 1. She joined Domino's in 2011 from Procter & Gamble, progressing through various roles and was appointed Senior Vice President, Chief Brand Officer in March 2023. Trumbull has led initiatives like Paving for Pizza and revamped Domino's Rewards, contributing to Domino's status as the No. 1 pizza company globally. Joe Jordan, President of U.S. and Global Services, praises her innovative marketing strategies and her new role aims to elevate the global Hungry for MORE strategy.

📢 Switch Management Ltd, a Birmingham-based consultancy, appoints Sigita Pjampite as Regional Director of Sales, leveraging her decade-long experience in hospitality with past roles at Hilton and Marriott. Her focus will be on sales for the portfolio, including Park Regis Birmingham and the new sustainable aparthotel. Sigita aims to elevate the company's 'gold standard' services while managing a team of regional sales managers to support growth.

🍕 Kate Trumbull was promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer of Domino's Pizza Inc., effective Nov. 1. She joined the company in 2011 after working with Procter & Gamble. Trumbull has had various roles at Domino's, including Director of Loyalty and Vice President of Advertising, and was Senior Vice President and Chief Brand Officer since March 2023. She has driven key marketing campaigns and will continue to report to Joe Jordan while leading the international marketing team.

🍕 Kate Trumbull advanced to Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer at Domino's Pizza Inc. on Nov. 1. With a Domino's tenure since 2011 and a previous career at Procter & Gamble, Trumbull has ascended through roles like Director of Loyalty and Vice President of Advertising. Her recent position before promotion was Senior Vice President and Chief Brand Officer as of March 2023. Trumbull has led initiatives like Domino's Carryout Tips and the revamped Domino's Rewards, contributing to the company's global leadership in pizza.

🍕 Kate Trumbull promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer of Domino's Pizza Inc. effective Nov. 1. With a 13-year tenure at Domino's, Trumbull has led significant marketing initiatives, progressing from Program Leader to Senior Vice President and Chief Brand Officer in March 2023. Joe Jordan, President of U.S. and Global Services, praises Trumbull's strategic campaigns and impact on the brand's growth. Trumbull played a pivotal role in campaigns like Paving for Pizza and the loyalty program, contributing to Domino's rise to the No. 1 pizza company globally.

🏨 Jennifer Clay, Vice President of Hotel Operations at Appellation, discusses hiring practices for General Managers on Oct. 3, 2024. Highlights include interview questions, key traits for success, and the value of downtime for recharging. Key interview insights are shared at 01:28 and 03:15, with a focus on the importance of disconnection at 04:14. Clay recommends sharing episodes for turning ideas into action within hospitality teams.

💰 Splendid Hospitality Group appoints Rachel Bulford as Chief Commercial Officer, joining its leadership team and Board of Directors. Bulford, with her experience as Director of Retail at Gatwick Airport and senior roles at Homebase and Burberry, aims to enhance commercial strategies for the company's hotels, restaurants, and care homes. She holds an MA from Cambridge and an MBA from Bayes Business School, and chaired the UK Travel Retail Forum from 2021 to 2023.

📢 Artistry Restaurants, with 29 Southeast locations and five brands, appoints Bryan Lockwood as CEO to drive expansion, including a sixth brand in 2023. Lockwood, a veteran with CEO roles at Stonefire Grill and Real Mex Restaurants, brings a multi-disciplinary approach to growth. He succeeds Jason Brooks, now COO and partner, formerly of Uncle Julio’s and Bloomin’ Brands. Artistry brands include Boca, Shrimp Basket, Oak & Stone, Atlantic Beer and Oyster, and Sandbar Amelia Island.

📖 Joanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor at Informa's Restaurant & Food Group since August 2021, has over seven years of specialized experience in restaurant and hospitality industry journalism. She holds a bachelor's degree from The College of New Jersey and a master's from CUNY's Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism. Her past roles include Associate and Assistant Editor at Informa (July 2019-August 2021), Freelance Food & Lifestyle Reporter, and positions at Insider and The Daily Meal. Joanna is also known for her contributions to The New York Times, Forbes, and Vice.