KFC Corporation has announced the appointment of Nick Chavez to KFC U.S.’s chief marketing officer, effective November 29, 2021. He will be responsible for leading marketing, advertising, public relations, media, and consumer insights, as well as the brand’s digital initiatives. Chavez will also be responsible for developing and executing innovative marketing strategies to achieve the next chapter of growth for KFC U.S.
Chavez previously spent 11 years at Nintendo of America, where he recently served as the vice president of sales and marketing and communication. He has also held roles in retail and direct sales, marketing, advertising and communications in the U.S. and Canada.
Prior to joining Nintendo of America, he was the vice president of brand marketing at Yahoo!
“Nick is a proven leader who has a track record of demonstrating the smart, heart and courage leadership needed at Yum! & KFC,” said Kevin Hochman, president of KFC U.S.
“He has launched blockbuster new products at an iconic brand, and he’s an expert in migrating retail brick-and-mortar business into e-commerce. His experience will help us to deliver KFC’s next chapter of growth.”
“It is an incredible honor to join the KFC family and contribute to its iconic and enduring legacy of great people serving great fried chicken at great value to everyone,” said Chavez.
“The opportunity to help chart the future of the KFC brand, and how it delights and satisfies the millions of people it serves every day, is a dream for me. I look forward to working with the team at KFC and partnering with its remarkable franchisees to drive brand and business growth going forward.”
