(DumbMoney.)

Explore the latest updates and key analyses on companies, markets, and industry trends.


Yum! Brands Appoints Chris Turner to Board of Directors

Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) | August 28, 2025

By Fiona Wilson

image

Yum! Brands announced the appointment of Chris Turner as a Director of the Board.

Turner will become the Chief Executive Officer of the Company on October 1, 2025.

The appointment aims to deepen collaboration between leadership and the Board for Yum!'s continued success.

New CEO Appointment

Chris Turner will succeed David Gibbs as Yum! Brands' Chief Executive Officer on October 1, 2025.

Enhanced Board Leadership

Turner's appointment as Director will foster collaboration between leadership and the Board for future growth.

Continuity in Executive Support

David Gibbs will transition from CEO to executive advisor to the Company through 2026.

  • Chris Turner's appointment signals a strategic leadership transition for Yum! Brands.
  • The Company aims to leverage Turner's financial expertise and previous roles to drive growth and success in the future.

The appointment of Chris Turner as a Director and future CEO demonstrates Yum!'s commitment to strategic leadership continuity and growth.