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Domino’s promotes Kelly Garcia to executive vice president chief technology officerDomino’s promotes Kelly Garcia to executive vice president chief technology officer

Kelly Garcia has been promoted from senior vice president chief technology officer to executive vice president chief technology officer

Joanna Fantozzi, Senior Editor

September 21, 2020

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Domino’s Pizza, Inc. has promoted senior vice president chief technology officer Kelly Garcia to executive vice president chief technology officer. Garcia is replacing former executive vice president chief information officer Kevin Vasconi, who recently announced his retirement from the company.

“Under Kelly's leadership, Domino's has revolutionized online ordering for the quick service restaurant industry and introduced the AnyWare suite of digital ordering platforms," Domino's CEO Ritch Allison said in a statement. "Domino's is recognized worldwide for digital innovation, and we are extremely proud to have Kelly take the reins over the technology team, which numbers more than 400 talented individuals committed to making us even better."

Garcia joined Domino’s in 2012 as vice president of ecommerce development, and under her leadership the company launched Domino’s car-side technology and GPS technology in recent months. Before joining Domino’s, Garcia held leadership positions at RL Polk, Capgemini, and Ernst and Young consulting.

This is the third executive appointment or promotion Domino’s has announced in the past two months, following the promotion of Art D’Elia to chief marketing officer and Stu Levy to chief financial officer.

Related:Domino’s releases its first new pizzas in almost a decade, inspired by the coronavirus pandemic delivery surge

As of June 14, Domino’s has 17,173 stores globally.

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About the Author

Joanna Fantozzi

Senior Editor

Joanna Fantozzi is a Senior Editor for Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality. She has more than seven years of experience writing about the restaurant and hospitality industry. Her editorial coverage ranges from profiles of independent restaurants around the country to breaking news and insights into some of the biggest brands in food and beverage, including Starbucks, Domino’s, and Papa John’s.  

Joanna holds a bachelor’s degree in English literature and creative writing from The College of New Jersey and a master’s degree in arts and culture journalism from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. Prior to joining Informa’s Restaurants and Food Group in 2018, she was a freelance food, culture, and lifestyle writer, and has previously held editorial positions at Insider (formerly known as Business Insider) and The Daily Meal. Joanna’s work can also be found in The New York Times, Forbes, Vice, The New York Daily News, and Parents Magazine. 

Her areas of expertise include restaurant industry news, restaurant operator solutions and innovations, and political/cultural issues.

Joanna Fantozzi has been a moderator and event facilitator at both Informa’s MUFSO and Restaurants Rise industry events. 

Joanna Fantozzi’s experience:

Senior Editor, Informa Restaurant & Food Group (August 2021-present)

Associate Editor, Informa Restaurant & Food Group (July 2019-August 2021)

Assistant Editor, Informa Restaurant & Food Group (Oct. 2018-July 2019)

Freelance Food & Lifestyle Reporter (Feb. 2018-Oct. 2018)

Food & Lifestyle Reporter, Insider (June 2017-Feb. 2018)

News Editor, The Daily Meal (Jan. 2014- June 2017)

Staff Reporter, Straus News (Jan. 2013-Dec. 2013)

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