Fast food giant Yum! Brands will have a new CEO later this year, when CFO Chris Turner will take over the top job from the retiring David Gibbs.

KFC’s parent company, Yum! Brands has appointed Chris Turner as the new chief executive officer (CEO), effective from 1 October 2025.

Yum Brands (YUM) on Tuesday named Chief Financial Officer Chris Turner as its next chief executive. Shares dropped 1.4%, and retail sentiment tracked lower. Turner will take over on October 1, replacing David Gibbs,