Position
Chief Executive Officer
Company
Yum! Brands
LouisvilleFood and BeverageHospitalityRetailRestaurantsDescription
Yum! Brands has announced the election of Chris Turner as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2025. Turner will succeed David Gibbs, who is set to retire after a long tenure with the company.
Quick answer
Yum! Brands Appoints Chris Turner as Chief Executive Officer (June 17, 2025). Yum! Brands is based in Louisville, Kentucky, United States.
- What did Yum! Brands announce on June 17, 2025?
- Yum! Brands has announced the election of Chris Turner as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2025. Turner will succeed David Gibbs, who is set to retire after a long tenure with the company.
- What does Yum! Brands do?
- Yum Brands is the parent company of Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC, and Habit Burger Grill, pioneering an “AI-powered” future for its fast-food operations under the leadership of Joe Park, the Chief Digital and Technology...
- Where is Yum! Brands based?
- Yum! Brands is based in Louisville, Kentucky, United States.
- Which similar companies made leadership changes around the same time?
- McDonald's (May 29, 2025), Gozney (June 17, 2025), Texas Roadhouse (June 10, 2025) and Taco John’s (June 9, 2025) also announced leadership changes within 45 days of Yum! Brands.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Other recent leadership changes in Food and Beverage and Hospitality
Executive moves at companies in the same sectors within 45 days, from Fundz verified event records.
- McDonald’s UK & Ireland Appoints Ben Fox as SVP Chief Marketing Officer (May 29, 2025)
- Gozney Appoints Ryan Bateman as Chief Financial Officer (June 17, 2025)
- Texas Roadhouse Appoints Keith Humpich as Interim Chief Financial Officer (June 10, 2025)
- Taco John's Appoints Jackie Secor as Chief Operating Officer (June 9, 2025)
- BJ’s Restaurants Appoints Lyle D. Tick as Chief Executive Officer (June 6, 2025)
- Starbucks Appoints Mike Grams as Chief Operating Officer (June 4, 2025)
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