Chipotle Mexican Grill announced that Sabir Sami, former chief executive officer of KFC, has joined its board of directors effective immediately. Sami spent 16 years at Yum! Brands Inc., serving as KFC's chief executive officer from January 2022 to February 2025 with global responsibility for the brand's strategy and performance, and previously as KFC's chief operating officer and managing director of KFC Asia, overseeing markets across Thailand, India, Central Asia and Greater Asia. Before joining Yum! Brands in 2009, he held leadership roles at Procter & Gamble, The Coca-Cola Co. and Reckitt Benckiser. With the addition, Chipotle's board is composed of 11 directors, 10 of whom are independent. Chairman Scott Maw said Sami's restaurant operating expertise and track record leading brands across international markets will be invaluable as Chipotle scales with intention, strengthens operations and expands access to its brand worldwide.
Chipotle Mexican Grill IncFormer KFC CEO Sabir Sami joins Chipotle's board, adding restaurant operating and international expansion expertise.
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