Lawrence Kim

Lawrence Kim is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in brand strategy, marketing, and innovation across leading companies in the food and consumer goods sectors. Currently serving as President Designee at IHOP since October 2024, Lawrence previously held the position of Chief Innovation Officer at Yum! Brands from 2021 to October 2024. Noteworthy roles at Taco Bell from 2014 to 2021 included Vice President of Global Brand Strategy & Planning, Marketing & Global Growth, and Growth Officer, alongside leadership positions in e-Commerce and Digital Innovation. Prior experience includes serving as Global Marketing Lead at Samsung Electronics (2012-2014) and Brand Manager at Procter & Gamble (2007-2012). Lawrence Kim holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a BS from the University of California, Berkeley.