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KFC Canada names Ryan Koon president, general manager

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October 23, 2024

KFC Canada has named Ryan Koon as the brand's president and general manager.

Koon joins the Canadian arm of the brand from KFC U.S., having held leadership roles in financial planning and development, according to a press release.

Koon spearheaded the development of new and existing restaurant and asset design for KFC U.S. Under his leadership, KFC South Pacific achieved record-breaking growth in new unit openings.

KFC Canada will use Koon's extensive development experience to refresh its retail footprint and expand into urban cores, including updates its 642 existing restaurants and increasing its presence in high-density areas. In Quebec, KFC Canada will focus on revitalizing its current restaurants while targeting 100 locations in the coming years.

"We are incredibly happy to have Ryan take on this new role as general manager for Canada," Katherine Bond-Debicki, CMO and chief digital officer, KFC Canada, said in the release. "Ryan's leadership style and his deep expertise and tenure with KFC and Yum! International, make him an ideal fit for the Canadian market. He brings a strategic mindset, and a collaborative spirit that will inspire our teams to reach new heights. I'm confident that under his leadership, we'll see continued success, growth and innovation in Canada."

Koon said Canada is a dynamic market with opportunities for growth.

"I am excited to lead such a talented team and find ways to continue to enhance the consumer experience, engage with our customer in bold new ways and deliver on our brand promise of Finger Lickin' Good chicken," he said in the press release.

KFC Corporation is a subsidiary of YUM! Brands Inc. and operates more than 23,000 restaurants in more than 140 countries and territories around the world including more than 600 locations in Canada.