Domino's Pizza Enterprises , the franchise's biggest operator outside of the U.S., said Tuesday its longstanding CEO was stepping down after more than two decades at the helm during which the franchise grew into a multi-billion dollar business.

The man who started as a delivery driver for Domino's before rising to CEO in charge of thousands of stores is set to leave the top job after more than two decades.

Domino's chief executive Don Meij is retiring after more than two decades at the helm of the pizza chain, with Mark van Dyck named as successor.

Don Meij, has retired after more than 20 years at the company’s helm and will be replaced by Mark van Dyck, who will be taking on both roles starting on November 6, 2024. Mer Meij has been with the company for 40 years in total,