Chipotle Mexican Grill Appoints Sabir Sami to Board of Directors

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. has announced the appointment of Sabir Sami to its Board of Directors. This new role for Mr. Sami is effective from September 14, 2026.

Sabir Sami, aged 59, brings over three decades of experience from the global consumer and restaurant industries. He spent 16 years at Yum! Brands Inc., where he held various senior leadership positions across KFC, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger & Grill. Most recently, he served as chief executive officer of KFC from January 2022 to February 2025, with global responsibility for the brand's strategy and performance.

Prior to this, Mr. Sami was KFC's chief operating officer and managing director of KFC Asia, overseeing markets including Thailand, India, Central Asia, and Greater Asia. He also served as managing director for KFC's Middle East, North Africa, Pakistan, and Turkey markets. His tenure at Yum! Brands also included leadership roles as general manager for Yum! Canada and for KFC's Canada and Turkey businesses. Before joining Yum! Brands in 2009, he held leadership positions at Procter & Gamble, The Coca-Cola Co., and Reckitt Benckiser. In August 2025, Mr. Sami founded Sami Advisory, a business consulting firm, and he also serves on the Board of Directors of Save the Children Canada. He holds an MBA from the University of Karachi in Pakistan.

Mr. Sami's extensive background, particularly his global leadership experience within the restaurant and consumer sectors, is expected to provide valuable insights to Chipotle's board. His strategic and operational expertise across diverse international markets could support the company's ongoing growth and performance objectives.