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2019-08-09 | Melissa Lora Age: 57 Director Since: January 4, 2019 Independent Board Committees Audit / Finance Committee Other public company directorships KB Home (one of the largest homebuilders in the United States) since 2004 (lead independent director since 2016) MGIC Investment Corporation (a mortgage insurance company) since 2018 Experiences, qualifications and skills considered in nominating Ms. Lora Public Company Experience; Former C-Suite Executive: Strong leadership capabilities and insights from her experience in various leadership roles at Taco Bell Corp.; broad understanding of governance issues facing public companies from her board service to other public companies, including as lead independent director of KB Home. Market Facing Experience; International Expertise: Substantial international business and management experience from service as President of Taco Bell International. Finance / Capital Management Expertise; Risk Management Expertise: Deep expertise in finance, risk and compliance oversight as a result of more than a decade of service as Chief Financial Officer of an operating division (Taco Bell Corp.) of Yum! Brands, Inc., as well as a decade of service as the Chair of the Audit Committee of KB Home. Ms. Lora served as President of Taco Bell International, a segment of Taco Bell Corp. (a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc., one of the world's largest restaurant companies) from 2013 until her retirement in 2018. She also previously served in various other roles at Taco Bell Corp., including as Global Chief Financial and Development Officer from 2012 to 2013, Chief Financial and Development Officer from 2006 to 2012, and Chief Financial Officer from 2001 to 2006. Non-Employee Director Compensation - Fiscal 2019 Name Melissa Lora Fees Earned or Paid in Cash($) 39,286 Stock Awards($) 60,797 All Other Compensation($) --- Total ($) 100,083 |
2020-08-13 | Melissa Lora, Age: 58, Director Since: January 4, 2019, Independent, Board Committees: Audit / Finance Committee (Chair starting after 2020 Annual Meeting), Executive Committee. Director Compensation Table - Fiscal 2020: Total $253,837. |
2021-08-06 | Melissa Lora, Age: 59, Director Since: January 4, 2019, Independent, Board Committees: Audit / Finance Committee (Chair), Executive Committee, Compensation Table shows total $274,608. |
2022-08-10 | Strong leadership capabilities and insights from her experience in various leadership roles at Taco Bell Corp. |
2023-08-04 | MELISSA LORA Independent Director since January 4, 2019 Age 61 Board Committees Audit / Finance (Chair) Executive Committee Nominating and Corporate Governance Non-Employee Director Compensation Table—Fiscal 2023 Melissa Lora Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) 120,000 Stock Awards ($) 155,833 All Other Compensation ($) 10,000 Total ($) 285,833 |
2024-08-07 | MELISSA LORA Independent Director since January 4, 2019 Age 62 Board Committees Audit / Finance (Chair), Executive Committee, Nominating and Corporate Governance Professional Experience Taco Bell Corp., a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. (2001 to retirement in 2018) President, Taco Bell International (2013 to 2018) Global Chief Financial and Development Officer (2012 to 2013) Chief Financial and Development Officer (2006 to 2012) Chief Financial Officer (2001 to 2006) Other Public Boards NVIDIA Corporation (2023 to present) Past Public Boards KB Home (2004 to 2024) Lead Independent Director (2016 to 2024) MGIC Investment Corporation (2018 to 2022) Highlighted Skills and Qualifications As a former senior officer serving in various leadership roles at Taco Bell Corp., an operating division of Yum! Brands, Inc. (a multinational restaurant company), Ms. Lora brings strong leadership skills to our Board. Additionally, she provides insights from her substantial international business and market-facing experience and deep expertise in finance, risk, and compliance oversight from more than a decade of service as a Chief Financial Officer, as well as more than a decade of service as the chair of the audit committee of KB Home. Ms. Lora also provides our Board with a broad understanding of governance issues facing publicly-traded companies from her board service to other public companies, including during her time as lead independent director of KB Home. Non-Employee Director Compensation Table—Fiscal 2024 Fees Earned or Paid in Cash $130,000 Stock Awards 167,027 All Other Compensation 10,000 Total 307,027 |
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2009-03-09 | Melissa Lora, age 46, has since 2001 been the Chief Financial Officer of Taco Bell Corp... Ms. Lora joined Taco Bell Corp. in 1987 and has held various positions throughout the company. |
2010-03-05 | Melissa Lora, age 47, has since 2001 been the Chief Financial Officer of Taco Bell Corp... Ms. Lora has strong knowledge of and substantial experience and expertise in financial matters as well as in managing real estate assets. |
2011-02-25 | Melissa Lora, age 48, has since 2001 been the Chief Financial Officer of Taco Bell Corp., a quick service restaurant chain. Ms. Lora joined Taco Bell Corp. in 1987 and has held various positions throughout the company, most recently acting as Regional Vice President and General Manager from 1998 to 2000 for Taco Bells operations throughout the Northeastern United States. She joined the Board in 2004. Ms. Lora is very knowledgeable of and has substantial experience and expertise in financial matters as well as in managing real estate assets. She has made significant contributions to the work of the Audit Committee since joining the Board and has provided strong leadership as its Chair since 2008. |
2012-03-02 | Melissa Lora, age 49, has since 2001 been the Chief Financial Officer of Taco Bell Corp., a quick service restaurant chain. Ms. Lora joined Taco Bell Corp. in 1987 and has held various positions throughout the company, most recently acting as Regional Vice President and General Manager from 1998 to 2000 for Taco Bell's operations throughout the Northeastern United States. She joined the Board in 2004. Ms. Lora is very knowledgeable of and has substantial experience and expertise in financial matters as well as in managing real estate assets. She has made significant contributions to the work of the Audit Committee since joining the Board and has provided strong leadership as its Chair since 2008. |
2013-02-22 | Melissa Lora, age 50, is the Chief Financial and Development Officer of Taco Bell Corp., a quick service restaurant chain. Ms. Lora joined Taco Bell Corp. in 1987 and since 2001 has served as Chief Financial Officer. |
2014-02-21 | Melissa Lora, age 51, is the President of Taco Bell International and the Global Chief Financial and Development Officer of Taco Bell Corp... Ms. Lora is very knowledgeable of and has substantial experience and expertise in financial matters as well as in managing real estate assets. |
2015-02-20 | President of Taco Bell International... Chief Financial Officer... Global Chief Financial and Development Officer... Regional Vice President and General Manager. |
2016-02-26 | Melissa Lora, age 53, has been since 2013 the President of Taco Bell International... Ms. Lora is very knowledgeable of and has substantial experience and expertise in financial matters as well as in managing real estate assets. |
2017-03-03 | Melissa Lora is very knowledgeable of and has substantial experience and expertise in financial matters as well as in managing real estate assets. She has made significant contributions to the work of the Audit Committee since joining the Board and has provided strong leadership as its chair since 2008. |
2018-03-02 | Melissa Lora has been since 2013 the President of Taco Bell International, a segment of Taco Bell Corp., which is a division of Yum! Brands, Inc., one of the world’s largest restaurant companies. Taco Bell Corp. recently announced that Ms. Lora will retire from her position in summer 2018. Ms. Lora is very knowledgeable of and has substantial experience and expertise in financial matters as well as in managing real estate assets. |
2019-03-01 | Melissa Lora served in several senior executive roles over her 31-year career at Taco Bell Corp., a division of Yum! Brands, Inc., one of the world’s largest restaurant companies, including as president of its international businesses at her retirement. In that position, she spearheaded Taco Bell International’s growth, driving a record number of new restaurant openings in 2017, and was widely recognized as an influential female leader in the industry. Ms. Lora is very knowledgeable of and has substantial experience and expertise in financial matters as well as in managing real estate assets. |
2020-02-28 | Melissa Lora, a corporate director, served in several senior executive roles over her 31-year career at Taco Bell Corp., a division of Yum! Brands, Inc., one of the world’s largest restaurant companies, including as president of its international businesses at her retirement. Ms. Lora is very knowledgeable of and has substantial experience and expertise in financial matters as well as in managing real estate assets. |
2021-02-26 | Melissa Lora, a corporate director, served in several senior executive roles over her 31-year career at Taco Bell Corp., a division of Yum! Brands, Inc., one of the world’s largest restaurant companies, including as president of its international businesses at her retirement. In that position, she spearheaded Taco Bell International’s growth, driving a record number of new restaurant openings, and was widely recognized as an influential female leader in the industry. |
2022-02-25 | Melissa Lora, a corporate director, served in several senior executive roles over her 31-year career at Taco Bell Corp., a division of Yum! Brands, Inc., one of the world’s largest restaurant companies, including as president of its international businesses at her retirement. In that position, she spearheaded Taco Bell International’s growth, driving a record number of new restaurant openings, and was widely recognized as an influential female leader in the industry. |
2023-03-10 | Melissa Lora served in senior executive roles at Taco Bell Corp., including president of international businesses, with expertise in financial matters and real estate asset management. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-07-01