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Krispy Kreme nominates four new directors, including Bernardo Hees, for board refresh
Krispy Kreme, Inc.
- New nominees: Bernardo Hees (ex-Kraft Heinz CEO), Patrick Grismer (ex-Starbucks CFO), Easwaran Sundaram, Gordon von Bretten.
- Annual meeting set for June 17, 2025; five current directors stand for reelection.
- Six directors not renominated: Olivier Goudet, David Bell, Paul Michaels, Debbie Roberts, Philip Telfer, Michelle Weese.
- Board to form Strategy & Operating Committee chaired by Hees; Hees personally invested in DNUT common stock.
- Hees has over 25 years in consumer goods and food retail, including CEO roles at Burger King and Heinz.