~ After 16 years at Yum!, Moksh Chopra exits as KFC India GM — with ~27% market share and a doubled store footprint on his watch — to lead Taco Bell across India, Sri Lanka and Kuwait from 7 September ~
Mumbai, September 2026: Moksh Chopra, General Manager, KFC India & Partner Countries, is moving to Taco Bell International as Market Lead, Indian Subcontinent, effective 7 September 2026, Yum! Brands has announced. The brief covers strategy, growth and operations for Taco Bell in India, Sri Lanka and Kuwait.
Chopra’s 16-year Yum! run includes the stretch as KFC India GM where the brand’s India market share rose to about 27%, the restaurant footprint doubled, and the business posted stronger system sales, unit economics, and consumer and employee scores. Yum! frames Taco Bell as a regional growth engine; Chopra will lean on KFC learnings while working with franchisees and the local team.
“One of KFC’s strengths is developing exceptional leaders who continue to grow their careers across Yum! and our brands. Moksh has been a driving force behind KFC India’s recent success, leading with authenticity, humility and positive energy. We congratulate him on this exciting new role at Taco Bell and look forward to seeing him apply his deep operational and strategic expertise to accelerate Taco Bell’s growth in the region,” said Scott Mezvinsky, CEO, KFC Global.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to lead Taco Bell’s growth in the region. KFC India has been an incredible part of my journey, the achievements we’ve made together are a testament to our people and partners. I look forward to bringing those learnings to Taco Bell and contributing to its next phase of growth,” said Moksh Chopra.
A permanent KFC India successor search is on. Until then, Aman Lal, Chief People, Culture and Operations Officer, KFC India & Partner Countries, steps in as Interim General Manager.
Marketing take: Moving a proven India QSR operator onto Taco Bell’s subcontinent brief is a clear bet that franchise discipline and unit economics — not just menu heat — will set the brand’s next growth chapter.
