Chris Turner is recorded as Board Member at Yum Brands Inc (YUM) since October 1, 2025 and CEO at Yum Brands Inc (YUM). The newest filing on record that lists Chris Turner as CEO at Yum Brands Inc (YUM) is dated April 3, 2026. Yum Brands Inc reported in an 8-K filed August 28, 2025 that Chris Turner was appointed Director of the Board, effective October 1, 2025. The proxy statement of Yum Brands Inc reports total compensation of $9,130,462 for Chris Turner in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $1,020,288. Disclosed compensation is on record for 7 fiscal years. Chris Turner has spoken on 21 earnings calls across 1 company, most recently for Yum Brands Inc on July 30, 2026. Yum Brands Inc is classified in the Restaurants industry within the Consumer Cyclical sector. Other leadership on record at Yum Brands Inc includes David Gibbs (CEO), Sean Tresvant (CEO), Ranjith Roy (CFO) and 7 others.
“Chris Turner, who will become Chief Executive Officer of the Company on October 1, 2025, was appointed as a Director of the Board, also effective October 1, 2025.”
Yum Brands Inc Form 8-K, filed August 28, 2025
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Chris Turner on recent calls
“Before discussing our second quarter performance, I want to address the current public health issue that our industry is navigating in the U.S. First and foremost, the safety of our consumers is our highest priority.”
“At Yum, we remain committed to our mission to grow iconic restaurant brands globally by building the world's most loved, trusted, and connected brands. In support of that mission, we recently unveiled our raise-the-bar priorities to drive our next chapter of global growth.”
“With this being our first call since David's retirement, I want to recognize his exceptional leadership over the past five years as CEO and his many strategic contributions throughout his remarkable 36-year career at YUM.”
“I want to start by saying how truly honored and excited I am to step into the role of CEO of this incredible organization. David recruited me into Yum, and while I'm deeply grateful for that, I'm even more grateful for the way he has led.”
