Pant succeeds Su as CEO of Yum! Restaurants China.

Micky Pant is the new chief executive officer for Yum! Restaurants China. Pant succeeds Sam Su, who announced his plans to retire.

In addition, Yum! Brands promoted Joey Wat to CEO of KFC China from president. Peter Kao was also promoted to CEO of Pizza Hut China from senior vice president and brand general manager of Pizza Hut China.

Su will serve as an executive advisor through February 2016 and also remain on the Yum! Brands Board of Directors.