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Pizza Hut promotes David Graves to US president role

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October 6, 2021

Pizza Hut has promoted David Graves as its U.S. president effective Jan. 1, 2022.

Graves succeeds interim president Kevin Hochman who will resume his leadership role of KFC U.S., according to a press release.
Graves will report to Pizza Hut Division CEO Aaron Powell.

Graves currently serves as general manager Pizza Hut U.S. In his new role he will be responsble for driving profitable same-store sales, franchise operations and overall performance for the U.S. business.

"David has a well-deserved reputation for delivering results, repeatedly demonstrating his expertise in identifying solutions to business challenges that not only enhance the experience for customers, but also benefit restaurant economics, and I couldn't be more pleased by his promotion," Powell said in the release.

"The Pizza Hut U.S. strategy is strong, and the leadership and talent of this team is extraordinary. I'm confident that we'll continue to see positive growth of this iconic brand in the years ahead," said Powell.

Pizza Hut, a subsidiary of Yum! Brands Inc. was founded in 1958 in Wichita, Kansas and operates nearly 18,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries.