US EditionYum Brands, Parent of KFC, to Be Led by Dallas CEO
- Chris Turner will take over as CEO of Yum Brands on October 1, 2025, following the planned retirement of David Gibbs, who revealed his intentions to step down earlier this year.
- Gibbs informed the board in March 2025 of his plan to retire and will remain as an advisor through the leadership transition.
- Turner, 50, has served as CFO since 2019 and added franchise responsibilities in 2024, working closely with Gibbs on growth and digital strategies.
- Yum operates nearly 61,000 restaurants worldwide including KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut, with shares up 5% this year despite challenges in some U.S. markets.
- Gibbs’ advisory role aims to ensure continuity while Turner focuses on advancing Yum’s mission to grow trusted global restaurant brands.
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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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