A global chicken restaurant brand with a rich, decades-long history of success and innovation, KFC has announced that Alexandra Barsk will be joining KFC Global as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Effective June 1, 2024, she will be reporting directly to Sabir Sami, KFC Global Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
In this role, Alex will be responsible for leading KFC’s global finance function, ensuring continued growth and profitability for the KFC business. She will also oversee KFC’s Financial Planning Analysis and Strategy functions.
“Alex joins us from our sister brand, Pizza Hut, where she most recently served as Global Chief Financial Officer. Alex joined Pizza Hut in 2015 and has held leadership roles across Strategy, Finance, Development and Supply Chain. Her leadership has had a positive impact in driving Pizza Hut’s growth agenda. Alex is a heart-led coach, high-performing culture builder and a true global citizen.” A statement from the company read
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Prior to Yum!, Alex was an Engagement Manager at Strategy& (formerly Booz & Company) in their London and Dallas offices. She also spent several years in London with Cambridge Associates, a global investment advisory firm.
Alex holds a B.A. from Brown University and an MBA from London Business School.