KFC Global to Welcome New CFO

KFC Global today announced that Alex Barsk (she/her) will be joining KFC Global as our new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), reporting directly to Sabir Sami, KFC Global Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective June 1, 2024.

In this role, Alex will be responsible for leading KFC’s global Finance function, ensuring continued growth and profitability for the KFC business. She will also oversee KFC’s Financial Planning Analysis and Strategy functions.

Alex joins us from our sister brand, Pizza Hut, where she most recently served as Global Chief Financial Officer. Alex joined Pizza Hut in 2015 and has held leadership roles across Strategy, Finance, Development and Supply Chain. Her leadership has had a positive impact in driving Pizza Hut’s growth agenda.

Alex is a heart-led coach, high-performing culture builder and a true global citizen. Prior to Yum!, Alex was an Engagement Manager at Strategy& (formerly Booz & Company) in their London and Dallas offices.

She also spent several years in London with Cambridge Associates, a global investment advisory firm. Alex holds a B.A.

from Brown University and an MBA from London Business School.

KFC Corporation, based in Louisville, Ky., has been serving up Finger Lickin' Good Original Recipe fried chicken since 1952. Beyond the top secret 11 herbs & spices, KFC specialties include the KFC Chicken Sandwich, Extra Crispy chicken and Extra Crispy Tenders, KFC Famous Bowls, Pot Pies, Secret Recipe Fries, biscuits and homestyle sides.

There are over 30,000 KFC restaurants in nearly 150 countries and territories around the world. KFC Corporation is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc.

As a KFC franchise owner, we recognize there are many franchising choices. KFC offers value and a strong brand that has proven economic stability.