Yum! Brands Appoints Manish Jain to Lead India Digital & Technology Global Capability Center
Yum! Brands, the global parent company of popular fast-food chains KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and The Habit Burger Grill, has announced the appointment of Manish Jain as the head of its Digital and Technology (D&T) Global Capability Center (GCC) in India.

Jain will be responsible for leading Yum!’s GCC strategy and overseeing shared services operations across India. In his new role, he will play a key part in advancing the company’s digital innovation efforts while upholding Yum!’s renowned people-first culture.

Jain will report directly to James Watts, Chief People Officer, Yum! Digital & Technology.

“Manish will spearhead the development of our digital capabilities and strengthen our technology talent base in India,” the company said in a statement. His leadership is expected to accelerate the company’s efforts in building scalable, tech-driven solutions that support Yum!’s brands across global markets.

With this move, Yum! Brands reinforces its commitment to India as a vital hub for global technology and innovation, as the GCC continues to support the company’s broader digital transformation journey.