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Melissa Cash

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Melissa Cash serves as U.S. Chief Marketing Officer for KFC, the Yum! Brands-owned global fast-food chain known for its fried chicken. In this role she leads brand strategy, advertising, and consumer marketing efforts for KFC's U.S. business. KFC is one of the world's largest restaurant chains with thousands of domestic locations and a highly recognizable brand identity built around the Colonel Sanders persona and pop-culture-forward advertising campaigns.

Last updated Oct 25, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Role
U.S. CMO
Company
KFC
Based
Louisville, Kentucky, United States

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Bio

Melissa Cash serves as U.S. Chief Marketing Officer for KFC, the Yum! Brands-owned global fast-food chain known for its fried chicken. In this role she leads brand strategy, advertising, and consumer marketing efforts for KFC's U.S. business. KFC is one of the world's largest restaurant chains with thousands of domestic locations and a highly recognizable brand identity built around the Colonel Sanders persona and pop-culture-forward advertising campaigns.

Expertise & education

Expertise

Brand MarketingQuick Service Restaurant MarketingConsumer MarketingAdvertising StrategyCampaign ManagementBrand Identity