Director of Global Sustainability leading KFC’s sustainability strategy across People, Food, and Planet pillars. Partnering with Yum! Sustainability to drive measurable environmental impact reduction.
Responsibilities
Lead execution of KFC’s sustainability roadmap aligned with Yum! enterprise goals.
Advise the Global CMO and senior leadership on priority ESG topics, risks, and emerging regulations.
Support target setting, KPI development, and governance frameworks.
Drive initiatives to reduce emissions, energy use, waste, water impact, and improve sustainable packaging.
Partner with Global Supply Chain to assess supplier environmental performance and risk.
Oversee sustainability data collection, validation, and reporting in coordination with Yum!.
Partner with Supply Chain and Food Innovation to advance responsible sourcing, animal welfare, and nutrition transparency.
Collaborate closely with the Yum! Sustainability COE and relevant functional leaders.
Requirements
8–12+ years of experience in sustainability, ESG, or CSR within a global organization.
Proven ability to implement sustainability strategies across complex, matrixed environments.
Strong experience in data tracking, KPI development, and sustainability reporting.
Deep knowledge of environmental and supply chain sustainability topics.
Strong executive presence, communication skills, and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
Benefits
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to innovate within a global brand and make a significant impact.
Collaborative, fast-paced work environment with a focus on professional growth and development.
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