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Meghan Farren

Meghan Farren

President, North America | Taco Bell

Taco Bell•Greater London, England, United Kingdom

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Experience24+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

I'm the President of Taco Bell, North America, leading the brand’s next era of bold purposeful growth. Focused on scaling the business with intention, I strive to empower teams and franchisees to deliver bold, craveable experiences that are unmistakably Taco Bell. Before joining Taco Bell, I spent a decade with KFC UK and Ireland as General Manager and Chief Marketing Officer, driving brand health and commercial success through innovation, bold communication and community impact.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Taco BellCurrent
    Mar 2025–Present· 1 yr 6 mos
    • President, North AmericaCurrent
      Mar 2025–Present
  • KFC UK & Ireland
    Sep 2022–Mar 2025· 2 yrs 6 mos
    • Managing Director
      Sep 2022–Mar 2025
  • Asda
    Oct 2021–Oct 2022· 1 yr
    • Chief Customer Officer
      Oct 2021–Oct 2022
  • The Marketing Academy
    2020–Dec 2020· 11 mos
    • Fellow
      2020–Dec 2020
  • KFC UK & Ireland
    Nov 2011–Oct 2021· 9 yrs 11 mos
    • Chief Marketing Officer
      Dec 2015–Oct 2021
    • Director, Marketing
      Oct 2013–Dec 2015
    • Director, Innovation
      Nov 2011–Oct 2013
  • Gü Desserts | Certified B Corp™
    Sep 2008–Oct 2011· 3 yrs 1 mo
    • Director, New Business
      Apr 2011–Oct 2011
    • Marketing Controller (acting Marketing Director), Gu & Fru Puds
      Feb 2010–Apr 2011
    • Senior Manager, Brand Operations
      Sep 2009–Feb 2010
    • Senior National Account Manager & Category Manager
      Sep 2008–Sep 2009
  • Marakon
    Apr 2004–Sep 2008· 4 yrs 5 mos
    • Manager, Information Technology
      May 2008–Sep 2008
    • Consultant, Professional Services
      Oct 2005–May 2008
    • Consultant, Associate
      Apr 2004–Oct 2005
  • JPMorganChase
    May 2002–Apr 2004· 1 yr 11 mos
    • Associate
      Dec 2003–Apr 2004
    • Analyst
      May 2002–Dec 2003

Education

Fellowship

Executive Education: from CMO to CEO

The Marketing Academy

Brand Management

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

MiniMBA

BA

Political Science, French

Duke University

High school diploma

Westfield High School

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Reports To
Meghan Farren
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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