Yum! Brands Appoints GODIVA CEO Annie Young-Scrivner to its Board of Directors
Yum! Brands, Inc. has appointed Annie Young-Scrivner, Chief Executive Officer of GODIVA Chocolatier, to its Board as non-executive directors.
“Annie has demonstrated strong global leadership experience and bring proven track records in driving performance and innovation for well-known brands, making her an excellent addition to the Yum! Brands Board,” said Brian Cornell, Non-Executive Chairman of the Yum! Brands Board of Directors and Chairman and CEO of Target Corporation. “We’re pleased that Annie will be joining us as Yum! Brands begins its next exciting chapter of global growth.”
“As CEO of GODIVA, Annie has deep experience in global brand-building and market development, and we look forward to the consumer insights and best practices she will bring as we focus on building relevant, easy and distinctive brands that help us deliver more value for franchisees and shareholders,” said David Gibbs, Chief Executive Officer, Yum! Brands. “Annie also brings a wealth of knowledge around digital engagement with consumers, which will be beneficial as we continue to advance the customer experience with technology at the forefront.”