Staffing
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June 17, 2025
Yum Manufacturers has promoted its chief monetary and franchise officer to CEO efficient Oct. 1, 2025, in line with a press launch.
He succeeds present CEO David Gibbs, who knowledgeable the Board of Administrators of his intent to retire in March. Gibbs has been with the corporate for 37 years.
Turner has served as the corporate’s CFO since 2019 and expanded his position to incorporate chief franchise officer in 2024. He has labored intently with Gibbs and your entire Yum! Manufacturers management crew to drive progress by way of unit growth, ship sturdy shareholder returns and foster a people-first tradition of collaboration.
He beforehand served in management roles for manufacturers like PepsiCo and its sub-brands. He additionally spent greater than 13 years with McKinsey & Co., the place he served as Associate within the agency’s Dallas workplace and led the Service Operations follow in North America, the Restaurant Service Line, the Retail Operations crew and recruiting for all Southern U.S places of work.
“I am deeply honored to step into the position of CEO at Yum! Manufacturers and extremely grateful for the chance to steer this international firm with such iconic manufacturers,” Turner mentioned within the press launch. “I need to sincerely thank David Gibbs for his distinctive management and partnership. I am excited to construct on all that we have achieved collectively alongside our proficient groups and in partnership with our franchisees all over the world, as we innovate, develop our manufacturers and proceed delivering distinctive experiences for our customers.”
Gibbs mentioned it has been a privilege to steer Yum Manufacturers.
“I am extremely happy with what we have achieved collectively and am assured that the perfect is but to come back. Throughout my time partnering with Chris,” he added within the press launch. “He is demonstrated deep information of our enterprise, sturdy values and a transparent dedication to our progress. I can not consider a greater individual to information Yum! into its subsequent chapter, and I sit up for supporting a easy and profitable transition.”
Brian Cornell, non-executive chairman of the Yum Manufacturers board of administrators, mentioned the board prolonged its gratitude to Gibbs “for his excellent visionary management, and the lasting influence he is made on Yum Manufacturers.
“David led the Firm throughout unprecedented occasions all whereas strengthening, reworking and rising the enterprise, with Chris as a key associate. Throughout his tenure, Yum! delivered sturdy efficiency and superior its progress technique that has helped entice and retain the perfect expertise within the trade. We’re thrilled to nominate Chris as the subsequent CEO — a confirmed chief with a deep understanding of the enterprise, strategic experience, monetary acumen and distinctive views that may assist speed up our progress. The Board is assured that Chris is the best chief to take Yum! Manufacturers ahead and speed up the Firm’s momentum.”
Yum Manufacturers operates almost 61,000 eating places in additional than 155 international locations, together with manufacturers like Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut and Behavior Burger and Grill.
