Yum! Brands Appoints Former Marriott International CFO Kathleen (Leeny) K. Oberg to Board

Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) today announced the appointment of Kathleen (Leeny) K. Oberg, former Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Development of Marriott International, Inc., to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2026.

“Leeny is a highly accomplished leader with deep global experience and a strong track record of driving disciplined growth,” said Brian Cornell, non-executive chairman of the Yum! Brands Board of Directors. “Her expertise and perspective will be a strong addition to our board and will help guide our...

NPFDA Welcome Treasurer and Six New Board Members

The National Protein and Food Distributors Association (NPFDA) announced recent changes to its Board of Directors, including the appointment of Scott Robbert, Vice President of Logistics at EJ Poultry, as Treasurer.

Robbert will join the 2026 NPFDA Officers:

• Chair: Greg Morgan, Vice President of National Accounts, Quirch Foods
• Vice Chair: Barry Moose, Division Manager of Transportation, Koch Foods
• Immediate Past Chair: Chan Windham, Vice President of Sales, House of Raeford Farms

The official induction will take place during the Annual Convention & Protein Suppliers Showcase at the Hyatt...

Six Individuals Appointed to NPB Board of Directors

The National Pork Board (NPB) welcomes five appointees to serve a three-year term ending in June 2028, and one appointee to serve a two-year term ending in June 2027.

Congratulations to the following producer leaders:

• Chad Groves, Kansas
• Jessica Stevens, Ohio
• Paul Ayers, Illinois
• Dwight Mogler, Iowa
• John Rauser, Montana
• Jeremy Burkett, Wyoming (Two-Year Term)

The National Pork Board is comprised of 15 pork producers or importers, nominated by Pork Act Delegates at the National Pork Forum and appointed by the U.S...

Chipotle Names Josh Weinstein to Its Board of Directors

Chipotle Mexican Grill today announced a new addition to its board of directors, Josh Weinstein, effective immediately.

Josh Weinstein has served as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors of Carnival Corporation & plc, one of the world's largest leisure travel companies, since 2022. During his over 20-year tenure with Carnival Corporation & plc, he served as its Chief Operations Officer from 2020 to 2022; President of Carnival UK from 2017 to 2020; Treasurer from 2007 to 2017; and as an attorney in the corporate...

Wendy’s Unveils “Project Fresh” to Drive Growth and Elevate Brand Value

Looking to enhance its brand after a disappointing valuation, The Wendy's Company has unveiled Project Fresh. According to the Board of Directors, this strategic plan is designed to accelerate profitability and enhance shareholder value.

"Wendy's Board of Directors and management team are dissatisfied with the current valuation of the Company and have been working to put the Company on the right path to create value for our franchisees, employees and shareholders," said Chairman of the Board, Art Winkleblack. "Execution is underway and we are confident that Project F