Plano, Texas — On May 6, Pizza Hut announced that Juan Carlos “Carl” Loredo will join the company as the president of Pizza Hut U.S., reporting to Pizza Hut division CEO Aaron Powell, effective June 3. Loredo joins Pizza Hut from Wendy’s.
“Carl comes to Pizza Hut with a strong track record of positioning brands for success and delivering results in highly competitive markets. He is adept at helping brands show up in novel and authentic ways at the right intersection of customer need and culture,” says Powell. “The Pizza Hut team is delighted to welcome Carl, who will bring a passion and focus that will take us forward to the brand’s next bright chapter.”
Loredo most recently served as the global chief marketing officer for The Wendy’s Company, where he was integral in driving results during his more than 8 years with the brand.
Pizza Hut, a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., was founded in 1958 in Wichita, Kan. Today, Pizza Hut operates more than 19,500 restaurants in 110 markets and territories.
SOURCE: Pizza Hut