KFC has strengthened its global leadership team with the appointment of Maria Cacciapuoti as Chief Operations Officer, reinforcing the brand’s focus on operational excellence as it continues expanding across more than 145 countries and territories.
The appointment was announced by KFC Global. Cacciapuoti will oversee restaurant operations, operational standards, franchise performance, restaurant development support and guest experience initiatives across KFC’s global network of more than 30,000 restaurants.
Throughout her career, Cacciapuoti has led large-scale operational initiatives across international markets, helping restaurant businesses improve execution while supporting long-term growth.
Announcing the appointment, KFC Global Chief Executive Officer Scott Mezvinsky said:
“The next chapter brings new energy and expression to what makes (KFC) iconic, while doubling down on our chicken and reimagining how fans experience KFC around the world.”
