Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyle(Getty Images)KFC has named longtime Yum Brands executive Amy Ellis Durini as its first-ever global chief brand officer, effective November 1. Durini will oversee global brand strategy, loyalty, retail, and new concept development as the chain seeks to modernize its brand. The fast-food company is aiming to strengthen its U.S. market position against rivals like Chick-fil-A and Raising Cane's following a June rebranding initiative. KFC's recent rebrand features a refreshed logo, store redesigns, new dipping sauces, boneless chicken items, and a new beverage line called Kwench by KFC. In addition to KFC's overhaul, parent company Yum Brands recently completed the $2.7 billion sale of Pizza Hut. In fullKFC appoints first-ever ‘global chief brand officer’ as fast-food chain faces fierce competitionMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in