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Scott Mezvinsky promoted to KFC CEO
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Yum! Brands promoted Scott Mezvinsky to KFC Division CEO, effective March 1, 2025. He will be reporting to Yum! Brands CEO David Gibbs.

Mezvinsky, a 20-year veteran of the company who currently serves as President of Taco Bell North America and International, will succeed Sabir Sami, who is stepping down as KFC CEO at the end of February 2025. Mezvinsky will assume global responsibility for driving the brand strategy and performance of KFC. Prior to his most recent role, Mezvinsky was Taco Bell’s Global Chief Strategy & Financial Officer, achieving the company’s goal of becoming a USD 20 billion brand.n

Since joining Yum! Brands in 2004, Mezvinsky held various roles at KFC and Yum!, including General Manager of KFC Iberia, where he helped turn the market into one of KFC’s leaders.

“It is a tremendous honor to lead an iconic brand such as KFC and have the opportunity to work with talented, dedicated leaders and franchise partners around the world,” Mezvinsky said. “There aren’t many brands that are as well loved and well known as KFC, and I am very excited to play a role in continuing to strengthen and accelerate the growth of this legendary brand in virtually every corner of the world.”

“Scott is one of Yum! Brands’ most respected leaders, with more than 20 years of experience with the company in areas including operations, strategy, finance and development and a strong track record of delivering impactful results,” said Gibbs. “In his most recent role as President of Taco Bell North America and International, Scott has helped implement Taco Bell’s well-known bold and exciting ideas and ensured that global restaurant teams and customers have an industry-leading experience. He is a natural choice to lead KFC’s long-term global growth strategies, working in close partnership with our franchisees.”

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