Yum China expands board with appointment of Alexander Dimitrief
Yum China has appointed Alexander Dimitrief to its board of directors, effective November 4, 2026. The move increases the size of the board to 13 members.
Yum China Holdings has announced the appointment of Alexander Dimitrief to its board of directors. The appointment, which becomes effective November 4, 2026, increases the company’s total board count to 13, with 12 members designated as independent.
Dimitrief brings experience in legal affairs and corporate governance to the board. His career includes serving as Senior Vice President and General Counsel at Sotera Health Co. and holding executive positions at General Electric, where he served as President and CEO of the Global Growth Organization. He currently operates his own management consulting firm, Dimitrief Advisory LLC.
Chairman Dr. Fred Hu cited Dimitrief’s background in global business leadership and risk management as primary reasons for his addition to the board. The appointment follows Yum China's efforts to maintain its oversight structure as it continues to manage its extensive restaurant portfolio across China.