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Andrea Whitney

Corporate Communications and Social Purpose Leader

Yum! Brands

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Experience32+ Years
LevelLeadership

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Yum! BrandsCurrent
    Aug 2013–Present· 13 yrs 1 mo
    • Chief Communications and Community Impact OfficerCurrent
      Oct 2023–Present
    • Vice President, Corporate Communications
      Nov 2020–2026
    • President, Yum! Brands Foundation
      2019–2026
    • Sr. Director, Corporate Communications
      Jul 2017–Nov 2020
    • Executive Director, Yum! Brands Foundation
      Nov 2016–2019
    • Director, Corporate Communications
      Oct 2015–Jul 2017
    • Director, Internal Communications
      Aug 2013–Oct 2015
  • Crain Communications
    2012–2013· 1 yr
    • Director of Content Strategy / Editor
      2012–2013
  • Mercer
    2006–2012· 6 yrs
    • Principal
      2006–2012
  • JOANN Stores
    2003–2006· 3 yrs
    • VP, Organizational Effectiveness
      2003–2006
  • WTW
    1994–2003· 9 yrs
    • Consultant, Professional Services
      1994–2003

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Communications

Miami University

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Andrea Whitney
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Internal and External CommunicationsEvent ManagementTeam LeadershipEmployer BrandingCommunication ConsultingCorporate Social ResponsibilityCrisis ManagementCommunications ProgramsCulture ChangePeople ManagementInterpersonal SkillsExecutive-level CommunicationStrategic ThinkingTeam DevelopmentPublic RelationsCross-Functional Relationship BuildingChange Management CommunicationsMessagingWritten CommunicationCommunications Strategy