David Novak

About the author

David Novak is the Chairman, CEO, and President of Yum! Brands, Inc., the parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell.

He has a history with Pepsico, having served as President of both KFC and Pizza Hut. Novak also holds director positions at JP Morgan & Chase Co., Bank One Corporation, and is involved with The Yum!

Brands Foundation and The Friends of the World Food Program, with his academic roots at the University of Missouri.