Staffing

Yum Brands makes c-suite promotions

Chris Turner serves as the incoming CEO for Yum Brands. He takes office Oct. 1. Photo: Yum Brands

September 10, 2025

Yum Brands announced strategic leadership appointments this week, according to a press release.

Sean Tresvant has been promoted to Yum Brands' chief consumer officer and CEO of Taco Bell, a role dedicated to ensuring the consumer of today and tomorrow remains at the forefront across Yum's brands. He will continue to lead Taco Bell, where he will spearhead efforts across all brands to enhance consumer insights, drive brand relevance, and foster innovation that resonates with consumers worldwide. Prior to joining Yum, Tresvant served as the Chief Marketing Officer of the Jordan Brand at Nike.

"Sean is a talented and visionary business leader, and Taco Bell's consumer-centric growth is undeniable," Chris Turner, incoming YUM CEO said in the press release. "His ability to create cultural relevance, fuel growth and connect with consumers in meaningful ways makes him the perfect leader to ensure our iconic brands win the hearts of the future consumer."

Jim Dausch, global chief digital and technology officer of Pizza Hut, has been promoted to Yum! Brands' chief digital and technology officer and president of Byte by Yum. Since joining Pizza Hut Global as CDTO, he's led the brand's technology strategy and created strong franchisee relationships. Previously, Dausch served as EVP and chief consumer officer at Under Armour.

"Jim is a seasoned and highly capable business leader with extensive experience in a complex, global, multi-brand franchised organization," Turner added in the press release. "As we continue to scale Byte by Yum! and harness the power of AI, his leadership will be instrumental in elevating our digital capabilities, enabling franchisee success and creating even more connected and personalized experiences for our consumers."

Finally, Ranjith Roy has been promoted to Yum Brands' chief financial officer, taking over from Turner as he steps into the CEO role. Roy joined Yum in 2024 as chief strategy officer and treasurer, overseeing strategy, mergers and acquisitions and treasury operations. Before joining Yum, Roy served as CFO of the ecommerce marketplace Goldbelly.

"Roy brings a blend of commercial acumen, strategic insight on Yum, and the restaurant industry to the CFO role," said Turner. "He has a proven ability to navigate fast paced and complex environments with a sharp focus on long-term value creation."

Turner also plans to add a chief scale officer to his leadership team.

Yum Brands operate a system of over 61,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company's concepts: KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill.