Yum! Brands promoted Scott Mezvinsky chief executive officer of its KFC Division.
Mezvinsky, a 20-year Yum! Brands veteran, currently serves as president of Taco Bell North America and International. He will succeed Sabir Sami, who is stepping down as KFC CEO at the end of February 2025.
Prior to his most recent role, Mezvinsky was Taco Bell’s global chief strategy and financial officer, leading the finance, development and strategy functions. Mezvinsky also has experience serving as general manager of KFC Iberia and he had roles in KFC’s Latin America and Caribbean markets.