YUM - Leadership updates

Skeans spent more than 25 years with Yum! Brands and was instrumental in shaping the company's business, culture and leadership Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today announced that Tracy Skeans, Chief Operating Officer and Chief People & Culture Officer, plans to retire after more than 25 years with the company. Skeans will remain in her current role through late this year, after which she will move into an advisory position. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260602084768/en/YUM) on June 2 announced that Tracy Skeans, Chief Operating Officer and Chief People & Culture Officer, plans to retire after more than 25 years

Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today announced the appointment of Kathleen (Leeny) K. Oberg, former Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Development of Marriott International, Inc., to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2026. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260401483629/en/YUM) today announced the appointment of Kathleen (Leeny) K. Oberg, former Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Development of Marriott International, Inc., to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2026.">Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today announced the appointment of Kathleen (Leeny) K. Oberg, former

Other recent executive appointments include Francis "Rico" Arrastia, Chief Digital & Technology Officer; Tiffany Furman, Chief Growth Officer; Sarah Crow, Chief Legal Officer PLANO, Texas, Sept. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- KFC U.S. today announced Melissa Cash has been named Chief Marketing Officer, effective Sept. 16. Cash will report to Catherine Tan-Gillespie, President of KFC U.S., who previously held the CMO position before her promotion in April 2025. In her role as CMO of KFC U.S., Cash will be the driving force for the brand's modern marketing strategy, leading brand stra

Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today announced that Chris Turner, who will become Chief Executive Officer of the Company on October 1, 2025, was appointed as a Director of the Board, also effective October 1, 2025. "We look forward to welcoming Chris to the Board as he takes on the Chief Executive role and leads Yum! into its next stage of growth," said Brian Cornell, Non-Executive Chair of the Yum! Brands Board of Directors. "His appointment will further deepen collaboration between leadership and the Board, ensuring Yum!'s continued success." Turner was appointed to become Yum! Brand's next Chief Executive Officer on June 13, effective October 1, 2025, succeeding David Gibbs, who, in Ma

David Gibbs will serve as an adviser to Yum! Brands until the end of 2026 Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously elected Chris Turner, 50, as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2025. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250617900689/en/YUM) today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously elected Chris Turner, 50, as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2025.">Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today announced that its Board of Directors has unanimously elected Chris Turner, 50, as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2025. Turner, wh

The Board of Directors is Conducting a Thorough Succession Planning Process Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today announced that David Gibbs, Chief Executive Officer, has informed the Board of Directors of his intention to retire from the Company in the next year. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250331870458/en/YUM) today announced that David Gibbs, Chief Executive Officer, has informed the Board of Directors of his intention to retire from the Company in the next year. The Board has established a succession planning committee and will work deliberately to identify and appoint the best candidate to lead the company's

Expanded Total Addressable Market to 7,000+ System Shops Nationwide Set Goal of 2,029 System Shops in 2029 Reiterated Prior Long-Term Growth Algorithm; Issued New Long-Term Company-Operated Shop Contribution Margin Goal Announced Appointment of Brian Cahoe as Chief Development Officer Dutch Bros Inc. (NYSE:BROS, "Dutch Bros" or the "Company")), one of the fastest-growing brands in the U.S. quick service beverage industry, today hosted an Investor Day at its support center in Tempe, AZ. The event was also webcast live. During the presentation, the Dutch Bros management team provided updates on the business and its long-term growth goals. "We are pleased to deliver quarter-to-date Q1 sam

For the First Time Ever, Pizza Hut Will Reward All Readers Across the Country with a Free Personal Pan Pizza (with $8 minimum purchase)* as Part of National Book Month Celebration PLANO, Texas, Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pizza Hut, LLC is thrilled to mark the 40th anniversary of its beloved BOOK IT! ® program by giving away ONE MILLION FREE PERSONAL PAN PIZZAS during National Book Month this October. Since 1984, the Pizza Hut BOOK IT! program has ignited a passion for reading in millions of children, and now, for the first time, readers of all ages are invited to join in the celebration with a limited time offer of a free Personal Pan Pizza (with $8 minimum purchase)* for everyone who emb

Brand Debuts Humorous Stunt Content Promoting That Pizza Tastes #BetterWithPepsi and To Prove It, Offers Fans Tens of Thousands of FREE Pizzas On DoorDash with Purchase of ANY Pepsi from Leading Pizza Restaurants Little Caesars, Papa Johns, Pizza Hut, and Marco's Pizza PURCHASE, N.Y., Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ordering pizza on a Friday night is a classic end-of-week celebration (with nearly 43% of pizza orders taking place then), but if you're not chasing that crispy crust and gooey cheese with a refreshing sip of ice-cold PEPSI®, you're leaving taste on the table – and that's nothing to celebrate. In hopes of putting a screeching halt to eating pizza without a Pepsi, today, the brand

Boston, MA, July 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inner City Capital Connections (ICCC), ICIC's signature program for small business owners in the mid-stage of their growth, is thrilled to mark its fourth year in Canada, made possible by the generous support and partnership of the lead sponsor, Pizza Hut Canada, as part of YUM's Unlocking Opportunity Initiative. The program provides free education, mentorship, and grants to small business owners from underrepresented communities across Canada. At the heart of this initiative is the Equal Slice Program, a pivotal component offering participants the opportunity to vie for one of five $20,000 CAD grants designed to fuel the growth and scalability

Melissa Friebe To Become Chief Marketing Officer, Pizza Hut U.S., from Taco Bell PLANO, Texas, May 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Pizza Hut announced two new executive marketing appointments. Kalen Thornton will join the company as Global Chief Brand Officer reporting to Pizza Hut Division Chief Executive Officer, Aaron Powell, effective June 10. In this role, Thornton will lead Pizza Hut's global brand strategy and oversee all aspects of marketing across 110 markets and territories. Thornton will also be responsible for guiding the brand to a new chapter of relevance – harne

Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today announced the appointments of Brett Biggs, former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Walmart Inc., and Susan Doniz, Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Information Technology & Data Analytics of The Boeing Company, to its Board of Directors, effective August 10, 2023. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230719638288/en/YUM) today announced the appointments of Brett Biggs, former Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Walmart Inc., and Susan Doniz, Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Information Technology & D

Holley Inc. (NYSE:HLLY), the leading platform serving performance automotive enthusiasts, today announced the appointment of Jesse Weaver as the Company's Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Weaver will succeed Stephen Trussell, who has served as the Company's Interim Chief Financial Officer since September 30, 2022. Mr. Trussell will continue as the Company's Vice President of Finance, a role he has held since 2009. Mr. Weaver, who has nearly 20 years of experience in finance, strategy, and data analytics, will serve as a member of the executive leadership team and report directly to President and Chief Executive Officer, Tom Tomlinson. Most recently, Mr. Weaver served as Senior Vice President o

Company Names Global Consumer Packaged Goods Veteran Aaron Powell as Pizza Hut Division CEO Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE:YUM) today announced that Aaron Powell, 50, former President of Kimberly-Clark Corporation's Asia-Pacific Consumer Business, will join the Company as global Pizza Hut Division Chief Executive Officer, reporting to Yum! Chief Executive Officer David Gibbs, effective September 20. In this role, Powell will assume global responsibility for driving Pizza Hut Division's growth strategies, franchise operations and performance. Today's announcement concludes Yum! Brands' search for Pizza Hut Division's top leadership post. This press release features multimedia. View the full releas