Director of New Concepts, Beverages
Yum! Brands
- Location
- Plano, TX, United States
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Staff
- Posted
- Aug 18, 2026
About this role
We’re looking for a global platform builder to lead Kwench by KFC, the brand’s newest global beverage brand, designed to bring the next generation into KFC. More than a menu range, Kwench brings together a distinctive beverage portfolio, consumer experience, brand expression, equipment and operating model. Following early market launches, the next chapter is to evolve Kwench into a repeatable, commercially compelling platform that will scale across the global KFC system. The Global Director will own the strategy, evolution and global growth of the platform. They will shape where Kwench goes next, develop the portfolio and scalable business model, and partner with priority markets to move from early launches to sustained, meaningful scale. The role will bring together expertise across Food Innovation, Culinary, Marketing, Insights, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance and market teams to make KFC the ultimate drinks destination.