PRESIDENT, TACO BELL INTERNATIONAL
WHY: Growing international business of OC’s largest restaurant chain with goal of $15B across 9K restaurants by 2022.
RECENT: Previously ran North American business as president before being tapped to lead international in January, succeeding Liz Williams; duo worked together to run business following departure of Brian Niccol.
NOTABLE: Before Taco Bell: Mattel, Starbucks; on board of PhysicianOne Urgent Care.
QUOTABLE: On restaurants incorporating plant-based products to menu, told CNBC “I think what we’re proud of is that we’ve been doing vegetarian for 57 years.”
