2008 Woodie Awards
Domino's CEO visits Webster
By: Stephanie Cunningham
Issue date: 9/27/07 Section: News
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Brandon said he doesn't give students advice, but said, "Never underestimate the power of somebody who has something to prove."
After Brandon spoke for 45 minutes, there was a Q-and-A session. During this 15 minute segment, he answered questions dealing with his failures and what Domino's is doing to become more environmentally friendly.
Brandon said it is hard for a company with more than 8,500 stores in 60 countries to be completely environmentally friendly.
But, he said Domino's is working on a line of hybrid cars that would be more efficient for delivery. Brandon also said they are working on forming environmentally friendly packaging, since they sell one million pizzas every day.
"Brandon really inspired me to go international," said Admir Dizdarevk, a senior international business major.
Dizdarevk said Brandon got him to think about business on a larger scale, and not just domestically.
Brandon said he is proud of what his company has achieved. However, it is their charitable acts that he is most proud of.
"My proudest moments occur after a disaster," Brandon said. "People always need to eat. After Hurricane Katrina, we gave pizza to 40,000 victims and rescue workers."
Along with hurricane Katrina, Domino's has also donated time and food to victims of the Sept. 11 attacks, as well as the recent bridge collapse in Minneapolis.
Charla Lord, administrator for executive affairs, said Brandon was supposed to speak last year but was unable to come due to his busy schedule.
"Brandon was a good choice because Domino's is international and so is Webster University," Lord said.
Benjamin Akande, Dean of the School of Business and Technology, said Brandon does not have any specific ties to Webster University. However, students can learn from his experiences.
"This (was) a great opportunity for students to learn how success can occur," Akande said.
Dr. Paul Wilson, adjunct professor of international business, brought his class to hear Brandon speak.
"There is so much for students to learn from him, " Wilson said. "I also liked how he talked about getting both your team and product right."
Connie Klostermeier also liked what Brandon had to say about running a company.
"I was interested in how he gets his employees motivated and keep them that way," Klostermeier said.
After sharing his experiences and even making the audience laugh, Brandon left the attendees with something to consider.
"Change is good," Brandon said. "It is not a criticism of the past. It simply means the future will be different."
After the hour-long speech was over, free Domino's pizza was available outside the auditorium, courtesy of Domino's pizza.
After Brandon spoke for 45 minutes, there was a Q-and-A session. During this 15 minute segment, he answered questions dealing with his failures and what Domino's is doing to become more environmentally friendly.
Brandon said it is hard for a company with more than 8,500 stores in 60 countries to be completely environmentally friendly.
But, he said Domino's is working on a line of hybrid cars that would be more efficient for delivery. Brandon also said they are working on forming environmentally friendly packaging, since they sell one million pizzas every day.
"Brandon really inspired me to go international," said Admir Dizdarevk, a senior international business major.
Dizdarevk said Brandon got him to think about business on a larger scale, and not just domestically.
Brandon said he is proud of what his company has achieved. However, it is their charitable acts that he is most proud of.
"My proudest moments occur after a disaster," Brandon said. "People always need to eat. After Hurricane Katrina, we gave pizza to 40,000 victims and rescue workers."
Along with hurricane Katrina, Domino's has also donated time and food to victims of the Sept. 11 attacks, as well as the recent bridge collapse in Minneapolis.
Charla Lord, administrator for executive affairs, said Brandon was supposed to speak last year but was unable to come due to his busy schedule.
"Brandon was a good choice because Domino's is international and so is Webster University," Lord said.
Benjamin Akande, Dean of the School of Business and Technology, said Brandon does not have any specific ties to Webster University. However, students can learn from his experiences.
"This (was) a great opportunity for students to learn how success can occur," Akande said.
Dr. Paul Wilson, adjunct professor of international business, brought his class to hear Brandon speak.
"There is so much for students to learn from him, " Wilson said. "I also liked how he talked about getting both your team and product right."
Connie Klostermeier also liked what Brandon had to say about running a company.
"I was interested in how he gets his employees motivated and keep them that way," Klostermeier said.
After sharing his experiences and even making the audience laugh, Brandon left the attendees with something to consider.
"Change is good," Brandon said. "It is not a criticism of the past. It simply means the future will be different."
After the hour-long speech was over, free Domino's pizza was available outside the auditorium, courtesy of Domino's pizza.
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