Jacinta Pounsett

Jacinta Pounsett is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in the food and beverage industry, currently serving as Marketing Manager for KFC Malaysia and KFC Singapore, where oversight includes managing over $1 billion in sales and developing marketing growth strategies. Previous roles at KFC include Global Associate Marketing Manager, where Jacinta was instrumental in creating global best practice playbooks, and Global Food Innovation & Technology Scientist, developing KFC’s global food and nutrition strategies. Prior to KFC, Jacinta held senior positions at Quick Service Restaurant Holdings, driving innovation and product development across multiple brands, and began a career in product development at Mars. Jacinta holds a Bachelor of Science in Food Science from Western Sydney University and a Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition from California State University-Sacramento.