Published 06-28-24
Submitted by Yum! Brands
We’re continuing our #LifeatYUM series to share our unrivaled culture and spotlight our incredible talent.
Meet Matt Rosenthal, director of innovation labs at Yum! Brands. Prior to Yum!, Matt worked across a variety of industries, including aviation and aerospace, mining, information technology and now, food and beverage. He tells us his favorite part about working at Yum! is that he gets to take risks and explore new, disruptive technologies to enhance the customer and team member experience at our iconic brands! Here, Matt and his team are championing collaboration and building a culture of innovation by encouraging colleagues to take risks, develop new ideas and act fearlessly.
Thank you for always showing up with your passion for innovation and leading a culture of collaboration, Matt!
Learn more about our culture, including how we work and career opportunities, here: https://www.yum.com/wps/portal/yumbrands/Yumbrands/careers/our-culture
Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 60,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company’s concepts – Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill. The Company's Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the Mexican-inspired food, chicken and pizza categories, respectively. Habit Burger & Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2024, Yum! was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America, Newsweek’s list of America’s Most Responsible Companies, USA Today’s America’s Climate Leaders and 3BL’s list of 100 Best Corporate Citizens. In 2025, the Company was recognized among TIME magazine’s list of Best Companies for Future Leaders. In addition, Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut brands were ranked in the top 25 of Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises Ranking for 2025, with Taco Bell securing the No. 1 spot for the fifth consecutive year.
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