Former PepsiCo executive brings beverage background to Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins

Dunkin’ Brands Group named Katy Latimer vice president, culinary innovation. Latimer joins Dunkin’ Brands after nearly two decades in leadership positions at PepsiCo, most recently as vice president of research and development, global beverage category. Latimer has also held positions at Joseph E. Seagram & Sons and Kraft Foods.

In her new role, Latimer will head Dunkin’ Brands’ culinary team, planning and managing the strategic development of new and enhanced menu choices for its Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins concepts.