43-year-old Sean Tresvant has made history as the first-ever African American CEO of Taco Bell. He will oversee the popular Mexican fast-food chain's almost 8,000 restaurants worldwide and is taking on the role just two years after joining the company as its Global Chief Brand Officer. Taco Bell currently serves over two billion customers each year with more than $10 billion in annual revenue.
Tresvant worked at Nike for over 15 years, where he worked as the Vice President of Marketing and the Chief Marketing Officer for the Jordan brand. He also worked for Pepsico for five years, and his senior-level roles have expanded to include strategy, food innovation, architecture and design, global communications, and international business.
Tresvant has played a significant role in Taco Bell's marketing successes, notably the successful relaunch of the beloved Mexican Pizza. Tresvant's focus on culture and innovation has made him the ideal executive to lead Taco Bell's long-term global growth strategies to new heights.
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