Krispy Kreme, Inc. has named Josh Charlesworth as president and chief executive officer, effective January 1, 2024. Charlesworth brings decades of experience overseeing consumer brands, and most recently served as Krispy Kreme’s global president and chief operating officer after joining the company in 2017.
As part of the company’s succession plan, Charlesworth will succeed Michael Tattersfield, who has held the role since 2017 and led a significant expansion and transformation, resulting in revenue growing from $550 million in 2016 to more than an expected $1.6 billion in 2023. Mr. Tattersfield will remain on the Krispy Kreme Board, serve as a senior advisor and Krispy Kreme ambassador, and continue to be a significant investor in the company.