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Moksh Chopra Joins Taco Bell as Indian Subcontinent Lead
Moksh Chopra has been leading KFC in India and nearby markets.
On September 7, he will start a new job with Taco Bell.
His new job covers India, Sri Lanka and Kuwait.
He will help Taco Bell plan its business and grow in these places.
Aman Lal will temporarily lead KFC India.
Yum!
Brands is looking for someone to permanently replace Chopra.
The company praised Chopra for helping KFC succeed.
Chopra said he will use what he learned at KFC to help Taco Bell grow.
Moksh Chopra will leave his role as KFC India and Partner Countries general manager on September 7.
He will become Taco Bell International’s market lead for the Indian Subcontinent.
Chopra will oversee strategy, growth and operations in India, Sri Lanka and Kuwait.
Aman Lal will serve as interim KFC India general manager while a permanent successor is selected.
Yum! Brands said Chopra will apply his KFC experience to accelerate Taco Bell’s regional growth.
- Who
- Moksh Chopra, KFC India and Partner Countries’ general manager, will move to Taco Bell International; Aman Lal will temporarily take over his KFC role.
- What
- Chopra will become Taco Bell International’s market lead for the Indian Subcontinent.
- Where
- The new role covers India, Sri Lanka and Kuwait.
- When
- The transition is effective September 7; the announcement was published September 4, 2026.
- Why
- Chopra will lead Taco Bell’s strategy, business growth and operational execution in the region.
Key facts
- New role
- Market Lead, Indian Subcontinent, at Taco Bell International
- Effective date
- September 7
- Markets covered
- India, Sri Lanka and Kuwait
- Interim KFC leader
- Aman Lal, Chief People, Culture and Operations Officer
- Permanent successor
- The selection process is underway
- Parent company
- Yum! Brands owns KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, among other brands
Quotes
Scott Mezvinsky
CEO of KFC Global
“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.”
thehindubusinessline.com
“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.”
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