Jim Dausch

Jim Dausch is the Chief Digital & Technology Officer for Yum! Brands. In this role, Dausch oversees the Company’s global technology strategy, partnering with the KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and The Habit Burger Grill divisions to ensure Yum! provides a best-in-class digital experience for customers and restaurant team members and strong economics for franchisees.

He is also the President of Byte by Yum!, a comprehensive collection of proprietary Software as a Service, AI-driven products that enable KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill restaurants across the world to delight customers, streamline operations and empower teams. Dausch has more than 25 years of experience in digital strategy, consumer engagement, financial analysis and leading transformational, growth-focused strategies at well-known brands.

Prior to his current roles at Yum! Brands, Dausch served as Chief Digital and Technology Officer for Pizza Hut, where he was responsible for leading omnichannel customer experiences, e-commerce and restaurant technologies, connecting millions of customers at Pizza Hut restaurants in more than 120 countries around the world.

Before joining Pizza Hut, Dausch had extensive experience in leadership roles across multiple industries, most recently holding the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Consumer Officer at Under Armour, where he led the company’s efforts to drive consumer demand and engagement as part of a multi-year turnaround plan. 

Prior to that, he spent more than 20 years at Marriott International, the world’s largest hospitality company. During his tenure at Marriott, he was responsible for driving top-line growth and the consumer experience across all touchpoints, including Marriott.com and the Bonvoy app. 

He is an independent director of the Board at Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and Management from Pepperdine University.

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