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Yum! Brands promotes Taco Bell president to lead KFC Division


Published on 2025-01-13 21:40:47 - WDRB
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  • Mezvinsky has worked for Yum! Brands, Inc. for 20 years and currently serves as president of Taco Bell North America and International. He will succeed Sabir Sami, who is stepping down as KFC CEO at the end of February.

Yum Brands has announced that Mark King, the current president of Taco Bell, will take over as the CEO of KFC, effective January 1, 2024. King will succeed Sabir Sami, who has been serving as interim CEO since November 2023. This leadership change comes as part of Yum Brands' strategy to leverage King's successful track record at Taco Bell, where he significantly boosted sales and brand popularity. King's appointment aims to revitalize KFC, which has been facing challenges in maintaining its growth momentum. Additionally, Yum Brands is also promoting other executives within its portfolio, indicating a broader strategic realignment within the company.

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