Michael P. Sullivan

Michael P. Sullivan
Born 1934
Residence Minnesota, US
Nationality American
Citizenship United States
Education University of Minnesota Law School
Alma mater Marquette University
Occupation Director
Employer Allianz Life Insurance Co.

Michael P. Sullivan (born 1934) is an American attorney and former President of Dairy Queen.

Career

A graduate of Marquette University and University of Minnesota Law School,[1] Sullivan guided Dairy Queen from 1987 to 2001, and battled McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King in the fast food market.[2]  He also resolved internal problems with Dairy Queen distributors.[3]  Sullivan sold Dairy Queen to Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway in 1998.[4]  Sullivan currently serves as Director of Allianz Life Insurance Co. of North America and Adler Trust Company.[5] He served as a Director of The Valspar Corporation from 1990 to February 2005.[5]

References

  1. http://www.gpmlaw.com/professionals/michael-p-sullivan-sr.aspx
  2. Berg, Eric N. (19 November 1990). "Dairy Queen Bracing for a Battle". The New York Times.
  3. http://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/dairy-queen-and-franchisees-settle-dispute
  4. http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/International-Dairy-Queen-Inc-Company-History.html
  5. 5.0 5.1 "VALSPAR CORP (VAL:New York)". Bloomberg Business Week. Bloomberg L.P. 27 February 2012.