Kathryn is Chief Development Officer at KFC (YUM! brands subsidiary), overseeing the company's franchising and asset strategy across Canada. Since joining the brand in 2023, she has led a team embarking on a bold development transformation strategy, driving accelerated unit growth and renovations across the portfolio. Prior to joining KFC, Kathryn's career spanned roles in M&A and corporate strategy at companies across Canada, the US, and the UK. She holds degrees from The Johns Hopkins University and The London School of Economics.