DNUT
Grocery Stores · Consumer Defensive
CEO
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Get DNUT alertsJoshua Charlesworth is recorded as CEO at Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT). The newest filing on record that lists Joshua Charlesworth as CEO at Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT) is dated April 27, 2026. Krispy Kreme, Inc. reported in an 8-K filed September 27, 2023 that Joshua Charlesworth resigned as Global President and Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2024. Krispy Kreme, Inc. reported in an 8-K filed September 27, 2023 that Joshua Charlesworth was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2024. The proxy statement of Krispy Kreme, Inc. reports total compensation of $3,693,795 for Joshua Charlesworth in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $1,000,000. Disclosed compensation is on record for 6 fiscal years. Joshua Charlesworth has spoken on 4 earnings calls across 1 company, most recently for Krispy Kreme, Inc. on November 5, 2026. Krispy Kreme, Inc. is classified in the Grocery Stores industry within the Consumer Defensive sector. Other leadership on record at Krispy Kreme, Inc. includes David Deno (CEO), Joshua A. Charlesworth (CEO and Board Member), Patricia Capel (Chairman) and 7 others.
“appointed Mr. Joshua Charlesworth to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective as of January 1, 2024 (the "Appointment Date"), at which time he will resign from his current role of Global President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company.”
“On September 22, 2023, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of Krispy Kreme, Inc. (the "Company") appointed Mr. Joshua Charlesworth to the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective as of January 1, 2024 (the "Appointment Date"), at which time he will resign from his current role of Global President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company.”
“The third quarter marked another period of significant progress on our turnaround to strengthen the balance sheet and drive sustainable, profitable growth, which gives us the confidence to increase our full-year guidance.”
“Our fourth quarter results show that we are making meaningful progress on our turnaround plan to de-leverage the balance sheet and deliver sustainable profitable growth.”
“I'm pleased with the early progress we are making on our turnaround plan to deleverage the balance sheet and deliver sustainable, profitable growth, as reflected in our third quarter performance.”
“We remain dedicated to our strategy of transforming into a bigger and better Krispy Kreme.”
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Last confirmed April 27, 2026
DNUT
Grocery Stores · Consumer Defensive
CEO
Compensation components disclosed in company proxy statements. Amounts are nominal USD; total is the company-reported figure.
| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT) | President & Chief Executive Officer | $1,000,000 | $3,693,795 |
| 2024 | Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT) | President & Chief Executive Officer | $999,039 | $2,510,455 |
| 2023 | Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT) | President & Chief Executive Officer | $944,885 | $11,260,174 |
| 2022 | Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT) | President & Chief Executive Officer | $860,000 | $1,373,796 |
| 2021 | Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT) | Global President and Chief Operating Officer; Chief Financial Officer (to 1/9/2023) | $800,000 | $7,764,139 |
| 2020 | Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT) | Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer | $800,000 | $1,940,000 |