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10 Taco Bell executives
These ten current and former Taco Bell executives, including its current CEO and two former CEOs, have held chief executive, president, chief officer and senior vice president roles at Taco Bell. A reader can learn how Taco Bell's leaders approach brand and marketing, U.S. operations, food innovation, people and culture, and international growth.
Professionals to explore
01—10Brian Niccol
LinkedInExperience: Chief Executive Officer · Taco Bell
Former Chief Executive Officer of Taco Bell (2015–2018); the highlight says the role was responsible for driving overall brand strategy and business performance in the United States and internationally. Niccol was also Taco Bell's Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer (2011–2013). Other roles shown are Chief Executive Officer at Chipotle Mexican Grill (2018–2024) and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Starbucks since 2024.
Elizabeth Matthews
LinkedInExperience: Global Chief Food Innovation Officer · Taco Bell
Global Chief Food Innovation Officer at Taco Bell since February 2023, and Chief Food Innovation Officer at Taco Bell from 2013 to 2023. Matthews also held Taco Bell roles as VP, Food Innovation (2012–2013) and Sr. Director, Product Development (2011–2012), and was Product Development Associate at CJ Schwan's (1994–2002).
Fernando Claussen
LinkedInExperience: Sr. Vice President & Managing Director, Taco Bell Ibero-America · Taco Bell
Former Sr. Vice President & Managing Director, Taco Bell Ibero-America (2022–2024), and Vice President & General Manager, Taco Bell Ibero-America from 2017 to 2022. Claussen also held Taco Bell Latin America & Caribbean roles as Sr. Director & General Manager (2015–2017) and Director & General Manager (2013–2015), and is listed as a GLG Consultant Expert Member since 2024.
Glen Sanchez
LinkedInExperience: Chief Growth Officer (CFO & CDO), Taco Bell LA&C · Taco Bell
Former Chief Growth Officer (CFO & CDO), Taco Bell LA&C (2024–2026), and Head of Development, Taco Bell International since January 2026. The highlight says the current role leads global development strategy, capital deployment and investment prioritization across 1,200+ restaurants. Sanchez was also Development Director, Taco Bell Latin America & Iberia (2021–2024).
Jamie Harrison (Voss)
LinkedInExperience: Global Chief People and Culture Officer · Taco Bell
Global Chief People and Culture Officer at Taco Bell since April 2025, based in Irvine, California according to the highlight, and VP of Human Resources at Taco Bell from 2024 to 2025. Harrison was also Chief People Officer, Pizza Hut U.S. (2022–2024) and Sr. Director - HR, Wellness, and Internal Communications at Pizza Hut (2019–2022).
Mark King
LinkedInExperience: Chief Executive Officer · Taco Bell
Former Chief Executive Officer of Taco Bell (2019–2023). The highlight names King's time as CEO of Taco Bell Corp., president of adidas North America and president and CEO of TaylorMade as shaping an outlook on leadership and company culture. King was also Chief Executive Officer at Xponential Fitness (2024–2025) and is listed as Executive Chairman and Interim CEO at Jack in the Box since 2026.
Meghan Farren
LinkedInExperience: President, North America · Taco Bell
President, North America at Taco Bell since March 2025; the highlight says Farren is President of Taco Bell, North America, leading the brand's next era. Farren was also Managing Director at KFC UK & Ireland (2022–2025), Chief Marketing Officer at KFC UK & Ireland (2015–2021) and Chief Customer Officer at Asda (2021–2022).
Michelle Beasley
LinkedInExperience: Chief Operating Officer US · Taco Bell
Chief Operating Officer US at Taco Bell since December 2025, and SVP - Operations at Taco Bell from December 2024 to January 2026. Beasley was also SVP - Franchise Operations at Panera Bread (2023–2024) and Regional Vice President of Operations (Chicagoland NW Indiana Wisconsin) at Panera Bread (2021–2023).
Sean Tresvant
LinkedInExperience: Chief Executive Officer, Taco Bell Chief Consumer Officer, Yum Brands · Taco Bell
Chief Executive Officer, Taco Bell Chief Consumer Officer, Yum Brands since September 2025; the profile also lists Chief Executive Officer at Taco Bell from July 2023 to October 2025. Tresvant was Taco Bell's Chief Global Brand & Strategy Officer Lead International Growth (2023–2024) and Chief Brand Officer (2021–2023). The headline also lists Taco Bell Foundation Co-Chair and a Marriott International board seat.
Taylor Montgomery
LinkedInExperience: Chief Marketing Officer · Taco Bell
Chief Marketing Officer at Taco Bell from 2023 to 2025, and listed as Global Chief Brand Officer at Taco Bell since September 2025; the highlight says that role is accountable for global system sales growth for a $17B brand and leads enterprise growth strategy, sales planning, innovation, customer experience, restaurant design, marketing and creative. The profile also lists President at Jack in the Box since August 2026.
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Match the executive's function and market to your question, since brand, operations, food innovation and international leaders see different parts of Taco Bell's decisions. Check each role's dates so you know whether the person's Taco Bell experience is current or from an earlier period.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How does Taco Bell decide which menu innovations move from test kitchen to national launch?
- 02What does Taco Bell look for when choosing marketing, technology or supply partners?
- 03How does Taco Bell adapt its brand and restaurant format when entering new international markets?
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