Moksh Chopra, General Manager, KFC India & Partner Countries, will transition into a new role at Taco Bell International as Market Lead, Indian Subcontinent, effective September 7, the company said in a statement. Yum! Bands Inc owns KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell among others.
“The process to identify a permanent successor is underway, with a further announcement to follow. In the meantime, Aman Lal, Chief People, Culture and Operations Officer, KFC India & Partner Countries, will take on the role of Interim General Manager,” the statement added.
In his new role, Chopra will be responsible for driving strategy, business growth and operational excellence for Taco Bell in India, Sri Lanka and Kuwait. “As an important growth engine for Yum!, Taco Bell has bold ambitions in the region, and Moksh is set to supercharge the brand’s momentum by applying the strengths and learnings of KFC India, partnering closely with Taco Bell’s franchisees and local team, and continuing to deliver strong business results,” the company said in a statement.
“One of KFC’s strengths is developing exceptional leaders who continue to grow their careers across Yum! and our brands,” said Scott Mezvinsky, CEO, KFC Global. “Moksh has been a driving force behind KFC India’s recent success, leading with authenticity, humility and positive energy. We congratulate him on this exciting new role at Taco Bell and look forward to seeing him apply his deep operational and strategic expertise to accelerate Taco Bell’s growth in the region.”
“KFC India has been an incredible part of my journey, the achievements we’ve made together are a testament to our people and partners. I look forward to bringing those learnings to Taco Bell and contributing to its next phase of growth,” added Chopra.