Staffing

Del Taco expands leadership team under new owner Yadav Enterprises

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January 16, 2026

Del Taco has made new leadership appointments under new owners Yadav Enterprises, according to a press release.

"For more than half a century, Del Taco has been writing a compelling brand story, supported by generations of loyal guests and passionate franchisees, and as we enter our next chapter, we are deeply committed to a foundation anchored by talented and experienced leaders who share our vision for growth and impact," Anil Yadav, CEO of Yadav Enterprises, said in the press release. "Every executive who occupies a seat around our leadership table is part of a thoughtful approach to strengthen the organization and is responsible for making disciplined decisions that benefit our franchise partners, team members and guests, while positioning the brand to perform and scale for the long term."

Updated roles

Ulyses Camacho has been named chief transformation officer of Yadav Enterprises, expanding his current Yadav role. He oversees the enterprise-wide transformation initiatives supporting Yadav's acquisition of Del Taco. In this newly created position, Camacho will work in lockstep with other Yadav leaders across the organization to drive operational excellence, financial performance and scalable growth. He will focus primarily on strengthening unit-level execution, optimizing cost structures and modernizing systems and processes.

He brings 30 years of restaurant experience. In addition to his role as chief transformation officer, he will continue to serve as president and COO of Taco Cabana, where he has played a key role in leading the brand through its privatization under Yadav Enterprises.

Noah Chillingworth as been named CMO of Del Taco, where he has served as the brands VP of marketing for more than 15 years. He returns to Del Taco in the CMO role following a brief period as CMO for Farmer Boys Restaurants. Going forward, Chillingworth will lead Del Taco brand strategy, menu and promotional marketing, digital and loyalty platforms and guest insights.

Ellen Sasada returns to Del Taco as VP of supply chain, food safety and quality assurance. She will lead end-to-end supply chain strategy, food safety and quality assurance, with a focus on cost discipline, supplier partnerships and consistent, high-quality execution across the system. Sasada previously spent eight years with Del Taco, where she led purchasing, quality assurance and food safety initiatives, managed a $300 million spend portfolio and consistently delivered year-over-year cost savings while strengthening compliance and auditing standards. Most recently, she served as executive director of protein and multi concepts at Panda Restaurant Group.

Del Taco has more than 600 restaurants across 17 states. It is owned by Yadav Enterprises.