Jennelle Tilling

Jennelle Tilling serves as the Global Chief Marketing Officer for KFC. She is responsible for the company’s brand marketing, communications, innovation, digital presence, and brand reputation in over 125 countries around the world.

Jennelle has a long track record of driving results within YUM!, having served in leadership roles for KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell. Prior to her current role, Jennelle served as Vice President of Marketing for KFC UKI. During her tenure, she oversaw marketing, communications and corporate social responsibility, as well as new product launches-- helping the market achieve 28 consecutive quarters of sales growth. Her work earned her an Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA) Advertising Effectiveness Gold Award in 2008 and a Silver Award in 2010, a British Arrow for Digital Creativity in 2013, and the 2007 Marketing Society Award for brand revitalization. Jennelle was also named Marketer of the Year for YUM! in 2011 for her work in the UK.