What changed
Chipotle appointed Sabir Sami, former chief executive officer of KFC from January 2022 to February 2025, to its board of directors effective immediately. Sami spent 16 years at Yum! Brands Inc., holding senior roles across KFC, Taco Bell and Habit Burger Grill, including KFC chief operating officer and managing director of KFC Asia. The board now comprises 11 directors, 10 of whom are independent. Chipotle operates over 4,200 restaurants as of June 30, 2026, with nearly 140,000 employees.
Why it matters
Chipotle appointed Sabir Sami, former chief executive officer of KFC from January 2022 to February 2025, to its board of directors effective immediately. Sami spent 16 years at Yum! Brands Inc., holdi
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Sep 16, 2026 11:36 PM ET