Yum! Brands has announced that Moksh Chopra, who currently serves as General Manager, KFC India & Partner Countries, will transition to a new role at Taco Bell International as Market Lead, Indian Subcontinent, effective September 7, 2026.
Chopra is a Yum! Brands veteran, having spent nearly 16 years at the company in several roles. Most recently, as General Manager, KFC India & Partner Countries, he played a pivotal role in strengthening business fundamentals and shaping the long-term growth agenda. Under his leadership, the business achieved significant milestones, including growing market share to 27 per cent, doubling the restaurant footprint and operating profit, and delivering strong system sales growth, among others.
Commenting on the development, Scott Mezvinsky, CEO, KFC Global said, “One of KFC’s strengths is developing exceptional leaders who continue to grow their careers across Yum! and our brands. Moksh has been a driving force behind KFC India’s recent success, leading with authenticity, humility and positive energy. We congratulate him on this exciting new role at Taco Bell and look forward to seeing him apply his deep operational and strategic expertise to accelerate Taco Bell’s growth in the region.”
As Chopra moves to a new role, Aman Lal, Chief People, Culture and Operations Officer, KFC India & Partner Countries, will take on the role of Interim General Manager.
At Taco Bell, Chopra will be responsible for driving strategy, business growth and operational excellence for Taco Bell in India, Sri Lanka and Kuwait.
On his appointment, Chopra said, “I am honoured to have the opportunity to lead Taco Bell’s growth in the region. KFC India has been an incredible part of my journey, the achievements we’ve made together are a testament to our people and partners. I look forward to bringing those learnings to Taco Bell and contributing to its next phase of growth.”
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