Aaron Powell, formerly the president of Kimberly-Clark Corporation's Asia-Pacific Consumer Business, has bee named global Pizza Hut division CEO.

He will report to Yum! Brands CEO David Gibbs and starts his role Sept. 20, according to a press release.

In this role, Powell will assume global responsibility for driving Pizza Hut Division's growth strategies, franchise operations and performance.

"We couldn't be happier to welcome Aaron to the Yum! Brands and Pizza Hut family and believe this global brand division leadership structure will enable the Pizza Hut U.S. and international teams to further implement best practices worldwide and continue their growth trajectory for franchisees and shareholders," Gibbs said in the release. "Aaron brings more than 25 years of deep experience in the business-to-business and consumer packaged goods sectors and is known for driving break-through innovation and delivering strong performance for iconic household name brands operating in complex environments around the world."

Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, has over 51,000 restaurants in more than 150 countries and territories and its brands include KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell.

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