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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
KFC parent Yum Brands' finance chief Chris Turner to take over as CEO
Yum Brands said on Tuesday its finance chief Chris Turner will take over as its CEO from October 1, succeeding company veteran David Gibbs. The company had said in March Gibbs would retire in 2026 after about 37 years at the KFC and Taco Bell parent, during which he assumed several roles and became its top boss in 2020. Gibbs will remain at Yum Brands in an advisory capacity until the end of next year, the company said on Tuesday. Turner, who has been the company's CFO since 2019, has previously worked with packaged food giant PepsiCo and consulting firm McKinsey & Co. The duo helped digitize operations at the company, which included the launch of its artificial intelligence-driven restaurant technology platform to help with online orders, kitchen optimization, inventory and menu management. The restaurant operator said its digital channels grew to account for more than 50% of total sales during Gibbs' time as CEO. Yum's stock is up about 5% so far this year, and has risen 40.9% under Gibbs' tenure. The company's Taco Bell banner has bucked broader weakness in the restaurant industry for the past several quarters, helped by its value meals and the appeal of its Tex-Mex cuisine. Louisville, Kentucky-headquartered Yum Brands has about 61,000 restaurants globally, including Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, KFC and Habit Burger & Grill.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
KFC parent Yum Brands' finance chief Chris Turner to take over as CEO
Yum Brands said on Tuesday its finance chief Chris Turner will take over as its CEO from October 1, succeeding company veteran David Gibbs. The company had said in March Gibbs would retire in 2026 after about 37 years at the KFC and Taco Bell parent, during which he assumed several roles and became its top boss in 2020. Gibbs will remain at Yum Brands in an advisory capacity until the end of next year, the company said on Tuesday. Turner, who has been the company's CFO since 2019, has previously worked with packaged food giant PepsiCo and consulting firm McKinsey & Co. The duo helped digitize operations at the company, which included the launch of its artificial intelligence-driven restaurant technology platform to help with online orders, kitchen optimization, inventory and menu management. The restaurant operator said its digital channels grew to account for more than 50% of total sales during Gibbs' time as CEO. Yum's stock is up about 5% so far this year, and has risen 40.9% under Gibbs' tenure. The company's Taco Bell banner has bucked broader weakness in the restaurant industry for the past several quarters, helped by its value meals and the appeal of its Tex-Mex cuisine. Louisville, Kentucky-headquartered Yum Brands has about 61,000 restaurants globally, including Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, KFC and Habit Burger & Grill.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Gibbs Softball wins back-to-back state titles
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WATE) — It was a duel of the defense for Gibbs and DeKalb. The game went 10 innings until the Eagles finally broke through to win the Class 3A Championship 1-0. The battle showcased a level of resiliency that the Eagles have built up throughout the entire season. 'I think we just needed to be patient,' said Gibbs Softball head coach Carol Mitchell. 'I think we got better throughout the game with their pitcher. We knew that she moved the ball around a lot. First couple of innings were a little rough, and then we started hitting her a little better and putting a little bit together, and we just kept inching forward.' Jake Dawson takes charge of Clinton football as one of state's youngest coaches DeKalb threatened in the top of the tenth with a runner on third. Gibbs' Malyiah Smith made a diving play to keep DeKalb off the board. 'She's that kind of player,' Mitchell explained. 'That's what she does. She's special.' In the bottom of the frame, senior pitcher Lacey Keck, who pitched all 10 shutout innings, delivered the walk-off hit. 'I was trying to get my runner to come back and tag because it landed right in front of the girl, and I thought she was going to try to catch it, but she didn't,' Mitchell said. 'My runner, she adjusted and made it home.' Football & fireworks: The staples of Anderson County fall Friday nights 'I was a little nervous,' said Gibbs Softball senior Lacey Keck. 'I couldn't really tell where it was. If it was down. I don't even think I saw it when I hit. I'm glad my team was at second and third, so that I could get them in.' Keck and Smith were two of the Eagles' four seniors. Mitchell mentioned that the group of seniors has been the team's go-to all year. Gibbs' back-to-back 3A state titles puts the program's all-time tally at 12.. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Express Tribune
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
NCIS: Origins Finale: Gibbs' future, Lala's car crash cliffhanger and new characters teased for season 2
The first season of NCIS: Origins wrapped with a dramatic finale that placed Cecilia "Lala" Dominguez's future in jeopardy after a devastating car crash. In the closing moments, Lala swerves to avoid a child and suffers severe injuries, leaving fans questioning whether she will survive to appear in the confirmed second season. Showrunners David J. North and Gina Lucita Monreal revealed that the crash was always intended to be a major plot point, aiming to portray how life can change in an instant. "We wanted to tell stories that seem honest and true," North explained. Monreal added, "We were always pretty set on an accident," clarifying that the scene was designed to emphasise chance over crime-related violence. The finale also brought an emotional shift for Gibbs, played by Austin Stowell, who finally confronts the consequences of killing Pedro, the man responsible for his family's deaths. Writers considered multiple versions of whether Gibbs would keep his secret but ultimately chose transparency, adding depth to his character's moral code. Gibbs' growing bond with Lala was highlighted throughout the episode, although the pair stopped short of kissing, remaining faithful to Gibbs' sense of honour. Producers teased more storylines for season 2, including a deeper exploration into Mike Franks' relationship with his brother, a new addition yet to be cast. Fans also got an early glimpse at Diane, Gibbs' future wife, ensuring the series continues to align closely with NCIS canon. As North and Monreal confirmed, NCIS: Origins season 2 promises "big swings" and fresh twists, with the fate of key characters still hanging in the balance.
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
CBS' Young NCIS Announcement Wins April Fool's Day — View the Kiddie Cast
April 1 is always a good day to remember Gibbs' Rule No. 3: 'Don't believe what you are told; double-check.' There are still a few hours left for this April Fool's Day, but I feel confident in declaring the 'winner' (among teasing TV shows and stars) to be the announcement that Young NCIS is 'coming soon to CBS.' More from TVLine Fire Country Spinoff Crossover Preview: Sheriff Mickey Fox Is Both 'Badass' and 'Girl Scout' (Exclusive Video) NCIS: Origins Exclusive: Future NCIS Los Angeles Office Boss to Appear in Season 1 Finale Exclusive FBI Photos: As Isobel Ponders Her Future, Tom Cavanagh Debuts as Husband Phillip The goof came complete with a cast reveal of kiddos that correspond to current NCIS cast members Diona Reasonover, Katrina Law, Sean Murray, Gary Cole, Wilmer Valderrama, Rocky Carroll and Brian Dietzen. 'This fall, there's no case too small,' the official NCISverse Instagram account announced. '#YoungNCIS is coming soon to a TV near you.👏🧒 ' And lest there be any doubt that this prequel spinoff was faux, confirmation was found in the accompany hashtags: '#NewSeries #NCIS #NCISverse #AprilFools #TV #YoungSheldon #WhatToWatch' View this post on Instagram A post shared by The NCISverse (@ncisverse) Among the actual NCIS cast who weighed in on the online prank, Law commented, 'I 100% believed' in the Instagram reveal, while Reasonover replied with an apt, 'Omg.' The still-active Instagram account for Young Sheldon, the clear inspiration for Young NCIS (font and all), meanwhile inquired, 'Are you casting? 👀' Placing a distant second to Young NCIS was Shark Tank vet Barbara Corcoran's Tuesday-morning sharing of the 'BIG NEWS' that she had gone in for her fourth career facelift, to 'look 25 again,' and 'boy was it worth it.' Which pop culture-related April Fool's Day prank earned high marks in book? Best of TVLine Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More 'Missing' Shows, Found! The Latest on Severance, Holey Moley, Poker Face, YOU, Primo, Transplant and 25+ Others
