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Pakistani SABIR SAMI becomes KFC global Chief Executive Officer.
He will take over as head of the chicken chain on Jan. 1 for the retiring Tony Lowings. Dyke Shipp will become KFC president.By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 22, 2021
KFC has named a new global CEO in Sabir Sami/Photograph: Shutterstock
KFC on Wednesday said that Sabir Sami, a 12-year company veteran, will take over as its global CEO on Jan. 1 for Tony Lowings, who plans to retire.
Dyke Shipp, who is currently the chief development officer and chief people officer for KFC, will be promoted to the company’s president.
Sami is currently KFC’s chief operating officer and managing director for KFC Asia. He will be responsible for global brand strategy and performance for the bone-in chicken chain.
David Gibbs, CEO of KFC parent company Yum Brands, called Sami “an exceptional leader with deep expertise and knowledge of our business” and said he has a “strong, proven track record of growing KFC’s physical and brand presence in markets around the world.”
He takes over the position for Lowings, who has been with Yum Brands and KFC for more than 27 years, leading KFC since 2019. He has held numerous positions with the company over the years.
Shipp, meanwhile, has more than 30 years of experience with the company and leads KFC’s development and culture strategies. Shipp will work with Sami on KFC’s growth agenda and support the general managers of the chain’s businesses in the Americas, including Canada, the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean.
Sami called Shipp “a seasoned leader with a strong track record of delivering impactful results.”
Sami and Shipp will take over the leadership of what has become a global behemoth. KFC is one of the absolute largest restaurant chains in the world with 25,000 locations—fewer than 4,000 of which are in the U.S. Global unit count grew 3.7% last year despite the pandemic.
In his current position, Sami oversees operational strategy for all of the company’s markets and oversaw the high-growth Asia region. Before that, he was the managing director for the company’s Middle East, North Africa, Pakistan and Turkey markets, where he helped grow the business. He came to Yum Brands 12 years ago after leadership roles with Procter & Gamble, the Coca-Cola Company and Reckitt Benckiser.
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Sabir Sami – Tracing The Journey
Having completed his MBA from IBA, Karachi (Institute of Business Administration) in 1988, Sami’s journey in the corporate world has been nothing short of stellar. Starting his career as an Assistant Brand Manager, he advanced rapidly – from being a Brand Manager through to a Regional Marketing Director to General Manager at leading brands.
He joined KFC in March 2009 as General Manager for the Canadian market. Four years later, his role progressed when he entered Turkey as Managing Director. Within the span of two years, he was promoted to General Manager, KFC for the Middle East, North Africa, Pakistan & Turkey markets. Soon after, he was made the Managing Director of MENA, Turkey & Asia. Having proved his mettle with exceptional performance and commitment to his role, Sami was elevated to a greater role and was made the Global COO and Asia’s Managing Director.
Tracing the 12-year trajectory of Sabir Sami at KFC, his appointment as global CEO can be said to have been expected. Yet, seeing a Pakistani head an international conglomerate at a global level is indeed a moment of immense pride. Sami also happens to be Vice Chairman of the Latif Kapadia Memorial Welfare Trust (LKMWFT), an organization aimed to empower the less fortunate with quality primary healthcare facilities.
CEO Yum! Brands Welcomes CEO KFC
Effective January 1st, 2022, the newly appointed CEO KFC Global will report to the CEO of Yum! Brands, David Gibbs. Holding Sami in high regard, Gibbs expressed:
“Sabir is an exceptional leader with deep expertise and knowledge of our business and has a strong, proven track record of growing KFC’s physical and brand presence in markets around the world. As a highly-respected strategic brand builder, operations expert, and heart-led leader, Sabir is a natural choice to continue successfully executing KFC’s long-term global growth strategies in close partnership with our franchisees and further elevate KFC as a relevant, easy, and distinctive (R.E.D.) brand.”
Image Source: CNBCExpressing His Gratitude, Sami Said:
“I’m incredibly privileged and excited to continue working with our talented and dedicated KFC leaders and amazing franchise partners around the world to keep strengthening and accelerating the development of our powerful, iconic brand. KFC is uniquely positioned around the world as a well-loved, well-trusted brand with millions of fans – the future is certainly bright.”
Read More: KFC Celebrates Its Brilliant Campaign & 100 Restaurants In Pakistan
Having seen Sabir Sami’s leadership at KFC, we already expect the best from KFC global, beginning 2022. For all he is yet to achieve, we wish him success. Godspeed Sabir!
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He will take over as head of the chicken chain on Jan. 1 for the retiring Tony Lowings. Dyke Shipp will become KFC president.By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 22, 2021
KFC has named a new global CEO in Sabir Sami/Photograph: Shutterstock
KFC on Wednesday said that Sabir Sami, a 12-year company veteran, will take over as its global CEO on Jan. 1 for Tony Lowings, who plans to retire.
Dyke Shipp, who is currently the chief development officer and chief people officer for KFC, will be promoted to the company’s president.
Sami is currently KFC’s chief operating officer and managing director for KFC Asia. He will be responsible for global brand strategy and performance for the bone-in chicken chain.
David Gibbs, CEO of KFC parent company Yum Brands, called Sami “an exceptional leader with deep expertise and knowledge of our business” and said he has a “strong, proven track record of growing KFC’s physical and brand presence in markets around the world.”
He takes over the position for Lowings, who has been with Yum Brands and KFC for more than 27 years, leading KFC since 2019. He has held numerous positions with the company over the years.
Shipp, meanwhile, has more than 30 years of experience with the company and leads KFC’s development and culture strategies. Shipp will work with Sami on KFC’s growth agenda and support the general managers of the chain’s businesses in the Americas, including Canada, the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean.
Sami called Shipp “a seasoned leader with a strong track record of delivering impactful results.”
Sami and Shipp will take over the leadership of what has become a global behemoth. KFC is one of the absolute largest restaurant chains in the world with 25,000 locations—fewer than 4,000 of which are in the U.S. Global unit count grew 3.7% last year despite the pandemic.
In his current position, Sami oversees operational strategy for all of the company’s markets and oversaw the high-growth Asia region. Before that, he was the managing director for the company’s Middle East, North Africa, Pakistan and Turkey markets, where he helped grow the business. He came to Yum Brands 12 years ago after leadership roles with Procter & Gamble, the Coca-Cola Company and Reckitt Benckiser.
EXECUTIVE CHANGE NEWS QUICK_SERVICE
Sabir Sami – Tracing The Journey
Having completed his MBA from IBA, Karachi (Institute of Business Administration) in 1988, Sami’s journey in the corporate world has been nothing short of stellar. Starting his career as an Assistant Brand Manager, he advanced rapidly – from being a Brand Manager through to a Regional Marketing Director to General Manager at leading brands.
He joined KFC in March 2009 as General Manager for the Canadian market. Four years later, his role progressed when he entered Turkey as Managing Director. Within the span of two years, he was promoted to General Manager, KFC for the Middle East, North Africa, Pakistan & Turkey markets. Soon after, he was made the Managing Director of MENA, Turkey & Asia. Having proved his mettle with exceptional performance and commitment to his role, Sami was elevated to a greater role and was made the Global COO and Asia’s Managing Director.
Read More: KFC Pakistan’s Boss Move Becomes The Talk Of The Town!Tracing the 12-year trajectory of Sabir Sami at KFC, his appointment as global CEO can be said to have been expected. Yet, seeing a Pakistani head an international conglomerate at a global level is indeed a moment of immense pride. Sami also happens to be Vice Chairman of the Latif Kapadia Memorial Welfare Trust (LKMWFT), an organization aimed to empower the less fortunate with quality primary healthcare facilities.
CEO Yum! Brands Welcomes CEO KFC
Effective January 1st, 2022, the newly appointed CEO KFC Global will report to the CEO of Yum! Brands, David Gibbs. Holding Sami in high regard, Gibbs expressed:
“Sabir is an exceptional leader with deep expertise and knowledge of our business and has a strong, proven track record of growing KFC’s physical and brand presence in markets around the world. As a highly-respected strategic brand builder, operations expert, and heart-led leader, Sabir is a natural choice to continue successfully executing KFC’s long-term global growth strategies in close partnership with our franchisees and further elevate KFC as a relevant, easy, and distinctive (R.E.D.) brand.”
“I’m incredibly privileged and excited to continue working with our talented and dedicated KFC leaders and amazing franchise partners around the world to keep strengthening and accelerating the development of our powerful, iconic brand. KFC is uniquely positioned around the world as a well-loved, well-trusted brand with millions of fans – the future is certainly bright.”
Read More: KFC Celebrates Its Brilliant Campaign & 100 Restaurants In Pakistan
Having seen Sabir Sami’s leadership at KFC, we already expect the best from KFC global, beginning 2022. For all he is yet to achieve, we wish him success. Godspeed Sabir!
Stay tuned to Brandsynario for the latest news and updates!
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