US doughnut maker and retailer Krispy Kreme has announced that Jeff Jervik has been named as the company’s executive vice president of operations, effective immediately.

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more


Jervik will report directly to Steve Panagos, president and chief operating officer of Krispy Kreme, and will be responsible for all company-owned operations, franchisee operations and wholesale operations.


Prior to joining Krispy Kreme, Jervik served as national vice president of operations for Pizza Hut.


The company also announced that the executive search committee of the board of directors is working with executive search firm James Mead & Company in the search for a permanent chief executive officer for Krispy Kreme. The company is hoping to identify and retain a CEO as soon as possible.


Krispy Kreme also announced that Frank Murphy, the company’s general counsel, will be retiring effective 1 December 2005.  In order to ensure a smooth transition, Murphy will serve as an advisor to the board of directors and the company. The company will initiate a search for Murphy’s successor.

GlobalData Strategic Intelligence

US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?

Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.

By GlobalData

Just Food Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Food Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Winning five categories in the 2025 Just Food Excellence Awards, Centric Software is setting the pace for digital transformation in food and FMCG. Explore how its integrated PLM and PXM suite delivers faster launches, smarter compliance and data-driven growth for complex, multi-channel product portfolios.

Discover the Impact