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KFC® U.S. Names Paul Tuscano Chief Digital Officer

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July 18, 2023 // Franchising.com // Louisville, Ky. - Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) announced today that it has named Paul Tuscano Chief Digital Officer of KFC U.S., effective August 1, 2023. He will report to Tarun Lal, President of KFC U.S.

In the new role created to drive digital priorities further, Tuscano will lead the execution of the KFC U.S. digital roadmap, ensuring proper focus and capabilities driving digital solutions supporting the customer.

“Paul’s impressive career has focused on providing customers with an optimal experience, and his passion for the customer journey makes him the right leader to take our digital business to the next level,” said Lal.

Tuscano will work alongside KFC U.S. Chief Technology Officer, Chris Caldwell, who will continue to lead restaurant technology initiatives, including the restaurant technology support call center.

Tuscano joins KFC U.S. from Marriott, where he spent seven years working in product management for Marriott’s digital organization, most recently as Vice President of Onsite Digital and Mobile Products. In this role, he was responsible for the Marriott Rewards/Ritz Carlton/SPG apps, the Bonvoy app and all guest digital/technology experiences.

Before Marriott, Paul spent over ten years with Verizon Wireless developing new digital and wireless products across multiple industries. He has an MBA from George Washington University and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Concordia University.

“I’m thrilled to join KFC, an iconic brand, to work alongside the talented leadership team and digital teams to accelerate Kentucky Fried Chicken’s digital growth,” said Tuscano.

About KFC

KFC Corporation, based in Louisville, Ky., has been serving joy through its Original Recipe® fried chicken and finger lickin' good food since 1952. KFC's Original Recipe represents the unmistakable taste of KFC – the top-secret, unique blend of 11 herbs & spices that was perfected by Colonel Harland Sanders and is still used today. Beyond bucket meals and homestyle sides, KFC specialties include KFC Chicken Nuggets, the KFC Chicken Sandwich in spicy and classic, Extra Crispy™ Tenders, KFC Famous Bowls®, KFC Mac & Cheese Bowls, Pot Pies and Secret Recipe Fries. There are over 28,000 KFC restaurants in more than 150 countries and territories around the world. KFC Corporation is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., Louisville, Ky. (NYSE: YUM). For more information, visit www.kfc.com. Follow KFC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

SOURCE KFC Corporation

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