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11 June 2021

Domino's Pizza Group Plc

Directorate Change 

Domino's Pizza Group plc (the 'Company' or the 'Group') today announces that Neil Smith, Chief Financial Officer, has informed the Board that he has decided to leave the Company to take up another opportunity. 

As a result, the Board will now commence a search process to identify and appoint a successor. Neil will work with Dominic Paul, Chief Executive Officer, and the Board to ensure an orderly transition and is expected to leave on 26 November 2021 following completion of his notice period. 

Dominic Paul, Chief Executive Officer, said: 

"Neil has been a highly valued member of the management team and played a key role in refocusing the Group and bolstering our financial discipline through extraordinary operating conditions. We have a clear plan to deliver the future, underpinned by a robust capital allocation philosophy that Neil helped to establish. While I am sorry he is leaving, I understand his decision and look forward to working with him as we search for his successor. We all wish him well." 

Neil Smith, Chief Financial Officer, said:

"I feel privileged to have been part of the Domino's team through a period of significant transformation. While I was not looking to leave Domino's, I have been given an exceptional opportunity to return to an industry where I have spent much of my career. I have no doubt that Dominic and the team will successfully execute on the strategic plan to deliver long-term growth."

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of the Market Abuse Regulations (EU) No. 596/2014 ("MAR") and is disclosed in accordance with DPG's obligations under Article 17 of MAR.

The person responsible for making this notification is Adrian Bushnell, Company Secretary.

For further information, please contact:

Domino's Pizza Group plc:

Fiona O'Nolan, Investor Relations - 07710 440158

Brunswick:Tim Danaher, Samantha Chiene - 020 7404 5959

About Domino's Pizza Group

Domino's Pizza Group plc is the UK's leading pizza brand and a major player in the Irish market. We hold the master franchise agreement to own, operate and franchise Domino's stores in the UK, the Republic of Ireland and Switzerland. We also have an associate investment in Germany and Luxembourg.