US EditionYum Brands, Parent of KFC, to Be Led by Dallas CEO
JEFFERSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY, JUN 17 – Chris Turner, CFO since 2019, will lead Yum! Brands’ continued digital transformation and growth across KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell with over 61,000 units worldwide.
- Chris Turner will take over as CEO of Yum Brands starting October 1, replacing David Gibbs, who revealed his plans to retire earlier this year.
- Gibbs informed the board of his retirement intention in March and will remain as an advisor through the end of 2026 to ensure a smooth leadership transition.
- Turner joined Yum in 2019 as CFO and franchise officer, took on greater responsibilities in 2024, and helped expand digital sales and global brand growth.
- Turner stated he is “deeply honored to step into the role of CEO” and is excited to build on accomplishments alongside teams and franchisees worldwide.
- Yum aims to maintain growth strategies including Taco Bell’s success and KFC’s international expansion while addressing U.S. sales challenges, with shares up about 5% this year.
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Yum Brands, parent of KFC, to be led by Dallas CEO
The current CFO of NYSE-traded fast food giant Yum Brands will be elevated to CEO — and he appears to be based in the Dallas area. Learn more about the leadership change and Yum's recent moves in North Texas in this story.
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