Nivera Wallani

Nivera Wallani

Global Chief Development Officer, KFC at Yum! Brands

KFCUnited States

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Experience26+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Nivera Wallani is the Global Chief Development Officer, KFC at Yum! Brands. As a member of the Senior Executive team, Nivera is responsible for the strategic direction and implementation of the global development strategy. She is an accomplished executive and has a proven executive management track record. In her previous roles, Nivera served as President and General Manager and Chief Financial Officer for KFC Canada. Her earlier positions included Controller, and Manager, Financial Planning for KFC. She is a strategic thinker and a leader with strong financial expertise and wide ranging experience including people focus and inspiring team leadership. Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, has over 52,000 restaurants in more than 150 countries and territories. The Company’s restaurant brands – KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Habit Burger Grill – are the global leaders of the chicken, pizza , Mexican-style food and burger categories.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • KFCCurrent
    2022–Present· 4 yrs 8 mos
    • Chief Development Officer, Global, KFC, Yum! BrandsCurrent
      2022–Present
    • President and General Manager
      2017–2022
    • Group Chief Financial Officer
      2014–Dec 2016
  • Sep 2013–May 2014· 8 mos
    • Treasurer Board of Directors
      Sep 2013–May 2014
  • Nov 2010–2014· 3 yrs 2 mos
    • Controller, Canada
      May 2012–2014
    • Manager, Financial Planning
      Nov 2010–May 2012
  • Sep 2004–Nov 2010· 6 yrs 2 mos
    • Manager, Financial Planning, Reporting and Analysis
      Sep 2004–Jun 2008
    • Marketing Strategy
      Sep 2004–Nov 2010
  • Sep 2003–Sep 2004· 1 yr
    • Operations and Control Analyst
      Sep 2003–Sep 2004
  • 2000–2003· 3 yrs
    • Audit and Business Advisory Services
      2000–2003

Education

Hons. BA

Management and Economics

University of Toronto

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

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Variance AnalysisInternal AuditLeadershipFinancial AccountingFinancial AnalysisManagementFinancial ModelingAnalysisFinanceAccountingCross-functional Team LeadershipFinancial ReportingInternal ControlsSarbanes-Oxley ActAuditingStrategic Financial PlanningProcess ImprovementManagerial FinanceHyperion EnterpriseForecasting