Dave Brandon

Dave Brandon
Headshot of Brandon taken January 2015.
Born	David Allen Brandon (1952-05-15)May 15, 1952 Dearborn, Michigan
Residence	New York, New York
Citizenship	United States
Education	University of Michigan
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Wife: Jan
Children	Sons: Scott, Nick, Chris, Daughter: Carli

David Allen "Dave" Brandon (born May 15, 1952) is an American businessman and the chief executive officer of Toys "R" Us. He also serves as the chairman of the board of directors of Domino's Pizza.

From 1999 to 2009, he served as the president and chief executive officer of Domino's, and from 2010 to 2014, he was the athletic director at the University of Michigan. Brandon took over Domino's in March 1999 when founder Thomas Monaghan sold it to the investment group Bain Capital. Prior to Domino's, he was the CEO of Valassis Communications. He is also a former regent of the University of Michigan and former football player at the University of Michigan.

He graduated with a bachelor's degree and teaching certificate from the University of Michigan in 1974. While in Ann Arbor, he was a back-up defensive end on the university's football team, under the leadership of Bo Schembechler.

Brandon has honorary doctorate degrees from Walsh College,Schoolcraft College, Lawrence Technological University, Cleary College, Central Michigan University, and Albion College.

On May 9, 2009, David received his honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Albion College during the college's commencement ceremonies, in Albion, Michigan. He also delivered a commencement address to the 2009 graduating class. and finished his address by giving a graduation present to each of the graduates. Taped to the bottom of each of their seats was a coupon for a free pizza and a pop.