David Brandon
Chief Executive Officer (former), Toys "R" Us · United States
David Brandon is the Chief Executive Officer (former) of Toys "R" Us. Brandon is based in the United States. Earlier roles include positions at Toys "R" Us. Brandon was born in 1952 in Dearborn and educated at South Lyon High School and University of Michigan.
David Allen Brandon is an American businessman who served as CEO of Toys "R" Us from July 2015 to May 2018. Prior to this role, he was CEO of Domino's Pizza for 11 years and served as athletic director at the University of Michigan from 2010 to 2014.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on David Brandon's tenure leading Toys "R" Us through significant financial turmoil, including the company's 2018 decision to liquidate all U.S. stores and wind down operations. Headlines have also addressed compensation Brandon received during the company's decline, as well as subsequent legal action against former executives over bankruptcy bonuses. Earlier coverage documented Brandon's appointment as CEO in 2015 and the company's mounting debt pressures in the years leading to its closure.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- May 1952 · Dearborn
- Citizenship
- United States
- Education
- South Lyon High School, University of Michigan
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David Brandon: FAQ
- Who is David Brandon?
- David Brandon is the Chief Executive Officer (former) of Toys "R" Us, based in United States.
- Where did David Brandon work previously?
- Earlier roles include Toys "R" Us (CEO, until 2018).
- Where was David Brandon educated?
- David Brandon studied at South Lyon High School, University of Michigan.