Scott Mezvinsky Promoted to KFC Division CEO, Effective March 1, 2025
Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) has announced that Scott Mezvinsky, 49, will become KFC Division Chief Executive Officer effective March 1, 2025, succeeding Sabir Sami. Mezvinsky, currently President of Taco Bell North America and International, brings 20 years of company experience to the role.
In his previous positions, Mezvinsky served as Taco Bell's Global Chief Strategy & Financial Officer and helped the company pursue its $20 billion brand goal. His tenure includes successful leadership as GM of KFC Iberia, where he achieved record same-store sales growth and operational metrics in 2018-2019.
Sabir Sami, who has been KFC CEO since January 2022, will step down at the end of February 2025. He will remain in his position until then to ensure a smooth transition.
Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) ha annunciato che Scott Mezvinsky, 49 anni, diventerà Amministratore Delegato della Divisione KFC a partire dal 1° marzo 2025, succedendo a Sabir Sami. Mezvinsky, attualmente Presidente di Taco Bell Nord America e Internazionale, porta con sé 20 anni di esperienza aziendale nel ruolo.
Nei suoi ruoli precedenti, Mezvinsky ha ricoperto il ruolo di Chief Strategy & Financial Officer globale di Taco Bell contribuendo a perseguire l'obiettivo del marchio da 20 miliardi di dollari. La sua carriera include una leadership di successo come GM di KFC Iberia, dove ha raggiunto una crescita record delle vendite dello stesso negozio e metriche operative nel 2018-2019.
Sabir Sami, che è stato CEO di KFC da gennaio 2022, si dimetterà alla fine di febbraio 2025. Rimarrà in carica fino ad allora per garantire una transizione fluida.
Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) ha anunciado que Scott Mezvinsky, de 49 años, será Director Ejecutivo de la División KFC a partir del 1 de marzo de 2025, en sustitución de Sabir Sami. Mezvinsky, actual Presidente de Taco Bell Norteamérica e Internacional, aporta 20 años de experiencia en la empresa al cargo.
En sus posiciones anteriores, Mezvinsky se desempeñó como Director Global de Estrategia y Finanzas de Taco Bell y ayudó a la empresa a alcanzar su meta de marca de 20 mil millones de dólares. Su carrera incluye una exitosa gestión como Gerente General de KFC Iberia, donde logró un crecimiento récord en las ventas de tiendas comparables y métricas operativas en 2018-2019.
Sabir Sami, quien ha sido CEO de KFC desde enero de 2022, dejará su puesto a finales de febrero de 2025. Permanecerá en su cargo hasta entonces para asegurar una transición suave.
Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM)는 스콧 메즈빈스키(49)가 2025년 3월 1일부로 KFC 부문 최고 경영자로 임명된다고 발표했습니다. 그는 사비르 사미의 후임이 됩니다. 현재 타코벨 북미 및 국제 부사장인 메즈빈스키는 20년의 기업 경험을 지니고 있습니다.
이전 직책에서 메즈빈스키는 타코벨의 글로벌 최고 전략 및 재무 책임자로서 200억 달러 브랜드 목표를 달성하는 데 기여했습니다. 그는 2018-2019년 동안 KFC 이베리아의 총관리자로서 기록적인 동일 매장 판매 성장과 운영 지표를 달성한 성공적인 리더십을 포함합니다.
사비르 사미는 2022년 1월부터 KFC의 CEO를 역임했으며, 2025년 2월 말에 사임할 예정입니다. 그는 원활한 전환을 보장하기 위해 그때까지 직위를 유지할 것입니다.
Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) a annoncé que Scott Mezvinsky, 49 ans, deviendra directeur général de la division KFC à partir du 1er mars 2025, succédant à Sabir Sami. Mezvinsky, actuellement président de Taco Bell Amérique du Nord et international, apporte 20 ans d'expérience au sein de l'entreprise.
Dans ses précédents postes, Mezvinsky a servi en tant que directeur mondial de la stratégie et des finances de Taco Bell et a aidé l'entreprise à poursuivre son objectif de marque de 20 milliards de dollars. Sa carrière inclut un leadership réussi en tant que directeur général de KFC Iberia, où il a atteint une croissance record des ventes comparables et des indicateurs opérationnels en 2018-2019.
Sabir Sami, qui est directeur général de KFC depuis janvier 2022, démissionnera à la fin de février 2025. Il restera en poste jusqu'à cette date pour assurer une transition en douceur.
Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) hat bekannt gegeben, dass Scott Mezvinsky, 49, am 1. März 2025 CEO der KFC-Division wird und Sabir Sami nachfolgt. Mezvinsky, der derzeit Präsident von Taco Bell Nordamerika und International ist, bringt 20 Jahre Berufserfahrung ins Amt.
In seinen vorherigen Positionen war Mezvinsky als Global Chief Strategy & Financial Officer von Taco Bell tätig und half dem Unternehmen, sein Marken-Ziel von 20 Milliarden US-Dollar zu verfolgen. Seine Karriere umfasst auch erfolgreiche Führungspositionen als GM von KFC Iberia, wo er 2018-2019 ein Rekordwachstum im gleichen Geschäft und operative Kennzahlen erreichte.
Sabir Sami, der seit Januar 2022 CEO von KFC ist, wird Ende Februar 2025 zurücktreten. Bis dahin bleibt er in seiner Position, um einen reibungslosen Übergang zu gewährleisten.
- Appointment of experienced internal leader with 20-year company tenure
- Proven track record of delivering growth and operational improvements in previous roles
- Demonstrated success in KFC Iberia with record same-store sales growth
- None.
Insights
This management transition at KFC, while notable, does not represent an immediately impactful event for YUM stock investors. Mezvinsky's appointment demonstrates internal succession planning, with his extensive 20-year tenure and proven track record at Taco Bell and KFC Iberia providing operational continuity. His experience as Taco Bell's Global Chief Strategy & Financial Officer, particularly in helping drive towards the
However, executive changes below CEO level typically don't materially affect stock performance in the short term. The smooth transition period and Mezvinsky's familiarity with YUM's operations minimize potential disruption risks. His previous success in KFC Iberia, achieving record same-store sales growth, indicates potential for positive long-term strategic execution, but immediate stock impact should be minimal.
Mezvinsky Will Succeed Sabir Sami
Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today announced the promotion of Scott Mezvinsky, 49, to KFC Division Chief Executive Officer, reporting to Yum! Brands Chief Executive Officer David Gibbs, effective March 1, 2025. (Photo: Business Wire)
“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,” said Gibbs. “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, Mezvinsky was Taco Bell’s Global Chief Strategy & Financial Officer, leading the finance, development and strategy functions to help reach the Company’s goal of becoming a
“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. “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.”
Sabir Sami has been CEO of the KFC Division since January 2022 and has held executive positions with Yum! Brands since 2009, including KFC Division Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director of KFC Asia, Managing Director for the KFC Middle East,
“I would like to thank Sabir for his years of service and dedication to Yum! Brands and KFC, and the meaningful impact he has had on our business,” said Gibbs. “He is a highly respected leader in our company and the industry whose focus on strategic brand building and operations has helped elevate the KFC brand around the world. We wish him well as he enjoys this new phase of life with his family.”
Sami remains KFC Division CEO through the end of February 2025, to ensure a smooth and seamless transition.
About KFC
KFC is a global chicken restaurant brand with a rich, decades-long history of success and innovation. It all started with one cook, Colonel Harland Sanders, who created the Original Recipe more than 90 years ago, a list of 11 secret herbs and spices scratched out on the back of the door to his kitchen. Today, while honoring our heritage, we remain committed to modernizing the colonel's vision, by serving feel-good food, at scale, through inclusive, equitable and sustainable business practices. We continue to follow his formula for success, with real cooks breading and freshly preparing our delicious chicken by hand in more than 30,000 restaurants in 150 countries and territories around the world. KFC is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM).
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