CANTON, Mass., Sept. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Dunkin' Brands
Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN), the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts
and Baskin-Robbins, today announced that effective
August 31, 2015, Michael R.
Shutley joined the company as Vice President, Federal &
State Government Affairs. Reporting directly to Karen Raskopf, Chief Communications Officer, Mr.
Shutley will work closely with senior management to develop and
implement the company's legislative initiatives and to advocate for
Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins franchisees at all levels of
government, both domestically and internationally.
For the past seven years, Mr. Shutley served as the Director,
Government Relations, for Brinker International, one of the world's
largest casual dining restaurant companies, where he successfully
positioned the company as a leading voice in the public policy
arena. Prior to his tenure with Brinker, Mr. Shutley played a key
role in shaping the issues impacting the restaurant industry while
serving as a director of legislative affairs for the National
Restaurant Association. Before joining the industry, he served as
Washington Chief of Staff and
Legislative Director for the Honorable Ric
Keller, U.S. House of Representatives.
"We are delighted to welcome Mike to Dunkin' Brands. He has
extensive experience working with all levels of government, a
thorough understanding of the issues facing the food service
industry and a proven track record of leading through collaboration
which brings about better public policy. His background has ideally
equipped him to lead our legislative affairs initiatives and to
effectively advocate on behalf of the small businessmen and women
who make up the ranks of our Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins
franchise community," said Karen
Raskopf, Chief Communications Officer, Dunkin' Brands.
Mr. Shutley received a Master of Arts degree in Political
Management from George Washington
University. He also received Bachelor of Science and
Bachelor of Arts degrees Cum Laude from University of Central Florida.
About Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc.
With more than 19,000 points of distribution in nearly 60 countries
worldwide, Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN) is one of the
world's leading franchisors of quick service restaurants (QSR)
serving hot and cold coffee and baked goods, as well as hard-serve
ice cream. At the end of the second quarter 2015, Dunkin' Brands'
nearly 100 percent franchised business model included more than
11,400 Dunkin' Donuts restaurants and more than 7,600
Baskin-Robbins restaurants. Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. is
headquartered in Canton, Mass.
Media Contact:
Michelle King
Dunkin' Brands
781-737-5200
Michelle.King@dunkinbrands.com
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