Doughnut retailer Krispy Kreme last week appointed Sandra Michel as its new general counsel (GC). Formerly GC at US hospitality giant La Quinta, Michel replaces Charles Blixt, who took on the position of interim GC last September. Blixt will continue to sit on the board and is being nominated for re-election. Food chain Krispy Kreme has annual revenues of around $520m (£260m) and more than 296 stores worldwide.