Staffing
Yum Brands promotes Scott Mezvinsky to KFC CEO
January 14, 2025
Yum Brands has promoted Scott Mezvinsky to KFC Division CEO. Mezvinsky currently serves as president of Taco Bell North America and International, according to a press release.
He succeeds Sabir Sami, who is stepping down as KFC CEO at the end of February. Mezvinsky will assume global responsibility for driving the brand strategy and performance of KFC.
"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," David Gibbs, Yum Brands CEO, said in a press release. "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."
Prior to his most recent role with Taco Bell, Mezvinsky was the brand's global chief strategy and financial officer. He joined Yum Brands in 2004.
"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 in the press release. "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."
The transition is effective March 1.
KFC has more than 30,000 restaurants in 150 countries.
