10 Taco Bell executives
Taco Bell's current chief executive and two former CEOs anchor this group of Taco Bell executives, joined by the North America president, the U.S. chief operating officer, the chief people, food innovation and brand officers, and two leaders from the Latin America and Ibero-America businesses. Suppliers pitching a menu item, franchise partners planning growth and brands studying Taco Bell's marketing can each reach the person behind that decision.
Professionals to explore
Brian Niccol
LinkedInExperience: Former Chief Executive Officer · Taco Bell
Brian Niccol was Chief Executive Officer of Taco Bell from 2015 to 2018 and Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer there (2011-2013), then CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill (2018-2024) and Chairman and CEO of Starbucks since 2024. The Taco Bell CEO role covered brand strategy and performance in the U.S. and internationally.
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Elizabeth Matthews
LinkedInExperience: Global Chief Food Innovation Officer · Taco Bell
Elizabeth Matthews has been Global Chief Food Innovation Officer at Taco Bell since 2023, after Chief Food Innovation Officer (2013-2023), VP, Food Innovation (2012-2013) and Sr. Director, Product Development (2011-2012). Earlier, Elizabeth Matthews was Product Development Associate at CJ Schwan's (1994-2002); menu development questions belong here.
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Fernando Claussen
LinkedInExperience: Former Sr. Vice President & Managing Director, Taco Bell Ibero-America · Taco Bell
Fernando Claussen's Taco Bell titles run from Director & General Manager, Taco Bell Latin America & Caribbean (2013-2015) to Vice President & General Manager, Taco Bell Ibero-America (2017-2022) and Sr. Vice President & Managing Director, Taco Bell Ibero-America (2022-2024). Questions on growing the brand in Ibero-America and Latin America fit this record.
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Glen Sanchez
LinkedInExperience: Former Chief Growth Officer (CFO & CDO), Taco Bell LA&C · Taco Bell
Glen Sanchez is Head of Development, Taco Bell International since January 2026, leading global development strategy, capital deployment and investment prioritization across 1,200+ restaurants. Chief Growth Officer (CFO & CDO), Taco Bell LA&C (2024-2026) and Development Director, Taco Bell Latin America & Iberia (2021-2024) came before.
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Jamie Harrison (Voss)
LinkedInExperience: Global Chief People and Culture Officer · Taco Bell
For people and culture, Jamie Harrison (Voss) is Global Chief People and Culture Officer at Taco Bell since April 2025 and was VP of Human Resources at Taco Bell (2024-2025). Earlier, Jamie Harrison (Voss) was Chief People Officer, Pizza Hut U.S. (2022-2024), a fit for restaurant workforce and culture questions.
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Mark King
LinkedInExperience: Former Chief Executive Officer · Taco Bell
Mark King served as Chief Executive Officer of Taco Bell from 2019 to 2023, then CEO of Xponential Fitness (2024-2025), and is Executive Chairman and Interim CEO of Jack in the Box since June 2026. Mark King was also president of adidas North America and president and CEO of TaylorMade, useful for leadership and culture questions.
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Meghan Farren
LinkedInExperience: President, North America · Taco Bell
President, North America at Taco Bell since March 2025, Meghan Farren was Managing Director (2022-2025), Chief Marketing Officer (2015-2021) and Marketing Director (2013-2015) at KFC UK & Ireland, and Chief Customer Officer at Asda (2021-2022). Questions on the North American restaurant business and marketing fit well.
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Michelle Beasley
LinkedInExperience: Chief Operating Officer US · Taco Bell
Michelle Beasley holds Chief Operating Officer US at Taco Bell since December 2025 and was SVP - Operations at Taco Bell (2024-2026). Earlier, Michelle Beasley was SVP - Franchise Operations at Panera Bread (2023-2024) and a regional vice president of operations there (2021-2023), the background to ask about restaurant and franchise operations.
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Sean Tresvant
LinkedInExperience: Chief Executive Officer, Taco Bell Chief Consumer Officer, Yum Brands · Taco Bell
Sean Tresvant has been Chief Executive Officer of Taco Bell since 2023 and holds the combined title Chief Executive Officer, Taco Bell Chief Consumer Officer, Yum Brands since September 2025. Other Taco Bell titles include Chief Brand Officer (2021-2023) and Chief Global Brand & Strategy Officer Lead International Growth (2023-2024), a fit for brand strategy questions at the top.
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Taylor Montgomery
LinkedInExperience: Global Chief Brand Officer · Taco Bell
Taylor Montgomery has been Global Chief Brand Officer at Taco Bell since 2025 and President at Jack in the Box since August 2026, after Chief Marketing Officer (2023-2025) and Vice President Brand Marketing (2022-2023) at Taco Bell. The brand officer role carries accountability for global system sales growth and leading sales planning, innovation, marketing and brand positioning.
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Choose the right perspective
Menu and product questions go to Elizabeth Matthews, and marketing and brand questions to Taylor Montgomery or Sean Tresvant. For restaurant operations and franchisees, Michelle Beasley and Meghan Farren hold the current titles; international development fits Glen Sanchez or Fernando Claussen, people questions fit Jamie Harrison (Voss), and Brian Niccol and Mark King give a former CEO's view.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How does Taco Bell move a new menu item from test kitchen to national launch, and where do most ideas get cut?
- 02What does a supplier need to prove to Taco Bell's food innovation and operations teams before an ingredient goes into every restaurant?
- 03How does Taco Bell adapt its menu and restaurant format when opening in Latin American and Iberian markets?
About this directory
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