Chipotle Appoints Former KFC CEO Sabir Sami to Board of Directors

Executive Summary

On September 14, 2026, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) filed a Form 8-K reporting that its Board of Directors expanded the Board size to 11 directors and elected Sabir Sami as an independent director, effective immediately.

Key Highlights

• Director Background: Mr. Sami (age 59) spent 16 years at Yum! Brands, Inc. in senior executive roles, most recently serving as Chief Executive Officer of the KFC Division from January 2022 to February 2025. He also previously served as KFC Division COO and Managing Director of KFC Asia.
• Board Composition & Governance: Following his appointment, Chipotle's Board consists of 11 members, 10 of whom are independent. Mr. Sami has not been appointed to any Board committees at this time.
• Compensation: Mr. Sami will receive standard non-employee director compensation (prorated for his service until the next annual shareholder meeting) under the company's Director Compensation Program.
• Related Party Disclosures: There are no reportable transactions under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K or familial relationships between Mr. Sami and any executive officer or director of Chipotle.