SEAN TRESVANT
CEO
TACO BELL
WHY: Leads popular Irvine-based fast-food chain, Taco Bell, the best performer in the portfolio of parent company, Yum Brands, which owns KFC, Pizza Hut and Irvine’s Habit Burger & Grill.
IN THE NEWS: Taco Bell opened first OC Live Mas Café across from UCI in September. Aims to reach $5B in beverage sales by 2030.
NOTABLE: After a three-year hiatus, Taco Bell returned to the Super Bowl with an ad featuring fans and singer Doja Cat.
QUOTABLE: “People love our brand because we do things differently. But we also mean business; we have a strong strategy that keeps our consumers and restaurant teams top of mind. The bold swings will only get bigger as we continue to chase greatness.”
