Chipotle Adds Former KFC Global CEO Sabir Sami to Its Board
Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) has appointed former KFC Global Chief Executive Officer Sabir Sami to its board of directors, effective immediately. With over three decades of experience in the restaurant and consumer industries, including a significant tenure at Yum Brands Inc., where he led global operations for KFC, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger & Grill, Sami brings extensive expertise in international market expansion. Sami's appointment aligns with Chipotle’s strategic goals to grow its presence both domestically and internationally. The company is targeting 7,000 locations across the U.S. and Canada from approximately 4,200 currently and aims to become a global powerhouse under CEO Scott Boatwright. Recent expansions include entering Asia and expanding into Mexico. Sami’s background includes leadership roles at Yum Brands Inc., Procter & Gamble, The Coca-Cola Co., and Reckitt Benckiser. He is also the founder of Sami Advisory and serves on the board of Save the Children Canada.
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