Yum! Brands, the parent company of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger & Grill, has named Manish Jain as the new head of its Digital and Technology (D&T) India Global Capability Centre (GCC).
In his new role, Jain will lead the company’s GCC strategy and oversee shared services operations in India, reporting directly to James Watts, Chief People Officer, Yum! Digital & Technology. The India GCC plays a critical role in developing technology solutions and delivering shared service functions for Yum!’s global portfolio of brands.
Jain brings over 20 years of global experience spanning consulting, FMCG, and financial services sectors across the U.S., Malaysia, and India. Prior to joining Yum!, he served as the Asia-Pacific Service Director and Country Leader for India at Getronics International, where he managed the India shared services hub and regional customer success function. He was also the founding director of BT Group’s Global Business Services in India, which he successfully scaled over a decade.
“I am honored to take on this role and excited to help build the India Global Capability Centre in support of Yum! Brands’ strategy for good growth and its goal to be an employer of choice in the region,” Jain said.
