David Milne
About David Milne
David Milne serves as the Director of Architecture & Design for Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins at Inspire Brands. He has extensive experience in design and construction, having held leadership roles at several major companies including L Brands, Krispy Kreme, and Starbucks.
Current Role at Inspire Brands
David Milne serves as the Director of Architecture & Design for Dunkin' and Baskin-Robbins at Inspire Brands since 2021. In this role, he leads the development and implementation of store design strategies tailored specifically for these brands. His responsibilities include influencing and innovating within store planning, concept design, construction, and providing support to franchise teams. Milne collaborates with outside design consultants to enhance the store design processes, ensuring alignment with brand standards and customer experience.
Previous Experience in Design and Construction
David Milne has extensive experience in design and construction across various well-known companies. He worked at L Brands as the Director of Design & Construction from 1999 to 2007 in the Columbus, Ohio area. Following this, he held the position of Director of Design at The Wendy's Company from 2012 to 2017, also in Columbus. Milne served as Vice President of Architecture and Design at TGI Fridays from 2009 to 2012 in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. His experience also includes roles at Krispy Kreme and Burger King Corporation, where he focused on global shop design and architecture.
Educational Background in Architecture
David Milne studied at the Charles Rennie Mackintosh School of Architecture at the University of Glasgow, where he earned a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) and a Diploma in Architecture (Dip. Arch). He also attended Robert Gordon's College in Aberdeen, Scotland. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in architecture and design, enabling him to develop effective store design strategies in his professional roles.
Leadership in Global Design Initiatives
Throughout his career, David Milne has held leadership positions that emphasize global design initiatives. At Starbucks Coffee Company, he worked as the Director of International Store Design and Director of Licensed Store Planning from 2007 to 2009 in the Greater Seattle area. His role at Krispy Kreme as Director of Global Shop Design from 2018 to 2020 further exemplifies his expertise in creating cohesive design strategies for international markets. Milne's leadership in these roles has contributed to enhancing brand identity and customer engagement through innovative store designs.