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Dominic Paul

Chief Executive Officer, Whitbread · United Kingdom

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-08

Dominic Paul is the CEO of Whitbread. Paul is based in the United Kingdom.

British business executive who has been CEO of Whitbread since January 2023. Previously served as CEO of Domino's Pizza Group and Costa Coffee, and held senior roles at Royal Caribbean, easyJet, British Airways, and British Midland.

Recent developments

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Recent coverage of Dominic Paul has focused on Whitbread's strategic restructuring and operational performance. Paul has defended the company's direction against activist investor pressure, asserting that the existing plan is working, while simultaneously overseeing significant cost-cutting measures including the closure of 200 restaurants and elimination of 3,800 jobs. The coverage also highlights positive momentum in the Premier Inn hotel business, with recent reports noting strong UK summer bookings despite challenging market conditions.

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Who is Dominic Paul?
Dominic Paul is the Chief Executive Officer of Whitbread, based in United Kingdom.
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Dominic Paul is CEO of Whitbread.