Yum Brands Inc. (NYSE: YUM), the parent company of fast-food chains such as KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut, has revealed a major shake-up in its leadership. Sabir Sami, the current CEO of KFC, will step down from his position on March 1, 2025.
However, he will remain with the company as an advisor until March 1, 2026.
The company also announced that Scott Mezvinsky, who currently serves as President of Taco Bell North America and International, will take over as CEO of KFC on the same day Mr. Sami steps down.
The leadership change was disclosed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which was made public on January 15, 2025. According to the filing, the leadership transition was communicated internally on January 10, 2025.
Under Mr. Sami’s leadership, KFC has seen growth and strategic development. Mezvinsky’s appointment signals a new chapter for the KFC division, as he brings valuable experience from his time overseeing Taco Bell’s operations.
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