Jamie Dunning

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UK CEO and EVP at Danish Crown UK Ltd.

Upper Boddington, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Jamie Dunning is a values-led CEO with extensive experience driving transformative growth in the consumer goods, retail, and hospitality sectors for brands like Danish Crown, Krispy Kreme, and Mars. He is a talent developer with deep expertise in brand strategy and supply chain leadership, educated in Manufacturing Engineering and Management at the University of Nottingham.

Outside of work, Jamie is a dedicated family man, married with three children. He recently took a 10-month career break to focus on family commitments, ensuring he didnt miss his childrens sports games. He has a lifelong connection to farming, having worked on his grandfathers farm in his youth.

Unique fact: He describes his current role at a farmer-owned company as a "dream come true, " stating that "agriculture is in my blood. "

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Decisive But Friendly

Driven But Considerate

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product

Topics They Care About

Business Transformation
He has a strong track record of leading turnarounds and driving transformative, accelerated growth at major brands like Mars Retail Group and Krispy Kreme.
Agricultural Roots
He grew up working on his grandfather's farm and is passionate about joining Danish Crown, a farmer-owned company that connects with his personal history.
Brand Growth
He oversaw a 25% revenue increase at Krispy Kreme and has been tasked with doubling the business for Danish Crown UK within five years.

Media Appearances

Jamie has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
UK CEO and EVP at Danish Crown UK Ltd.
11-2024 - 9-2025
Career transition at Career Break
8-2022 - 10-2024
President at Krispy Kreme UK and IRE
4-2023 - 6-2024
Chairman at Insomnia Cookies UK
9-2015 - 4-2022
President/Managing Director - Mars Retail Group (Global) at Mars

Education

1992 - 1996
Manufacturing Engineering and Management from University of Nottingham

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Insights For Selling To Jamie

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Mostly stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, but add some stories or anecdotes to it
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jamie is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jamie

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jamie move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Jamie take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Jamie

Personality Compatibility


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