Experience29+ Years
LevelCXO
Executive Overview
Jim Dausch is Chief Digital & Technology Officer at Yum! Brands, where he leads the company’s global technology strategy across KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and The Habit Burger Grill. He also serves as President of Byte by Yum!, a suite of proprietary AI-driven SaaS products that power digital customer experiences, streamline operations and support restaurant teams worldwide. With 25+ years of experience in digital strategy, consumer engagement, and transformational growth, Jim has held leadership roles at Pizza Hut, Under Armour and Marriott International. His career reflects a track record of building best-in-class digital platforms and driving customer-centric innovation at global scale.
Career Timeline
- Marriott Vacations WorldwideCurrentMar 2025–Present· 1 yr 6 mos
- Member, BoardCurrentMar 2025–Present
- Yum! BrandsCurrentDec 2024–Present· 1 yr 9 mos
- Chief Digital and Technology Officer and President, Byte by Yum!CurrentOct 2025–Present
- Global Chief Digital and Technology Officer, Pizza HutDec 2024–Oct 2025
- Jul 2023–Dec 2024· 1 yr 5 mos
- EVP, Chief Consumer OfficerJul 2023–Dec 2024
- May 2003–Jul 2023· 20 yrs 2 mos
- Chief Digital and Business Transformation OfficerMar 2021–Jul 2023
- Senior Vice President, Enterprise ProductsAug 2016–Mar 2021
- Senior Vice President, Global OperationsApr 2014–Aug 2016
- Vice President, Owner & Franchise ServicesJun 2011–Apr 2014
- Vice President. Brand ManagementSep 2007–Jun 2011
- Director, Sales and MarketingAug 2004–Sep 2007
- Senior Manager, Lodging FinanceMay 2003–Aug 2004
- 2002–May 2003· 1 yr 4 mos
- Senior Manager, Investor Relations2002–May 2003
- Mar 1999–Dec 2001· 2 yrs 9 mos
- Senior Analyst, Corporate FinanceMar 1999–Dec 2001
- Aug 1997–Mar 1999· 1 yr 7 mos
- Senior ConsultantAug 1997–Mar 1999
Education
Bachelor's degree
Business Administration and Management, General
Pepperdine UniversityExecutive Relationship Map
Reports To
Jim Dausch
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Skills & Expertise
Business TransformationGlobal OperationsProduct ManagementBrand ManagementManagementFinanceOperations Management