Joaquin Pelaez

Joaquin Pelaez is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the food industry, currently serving as Chief Support Officer at Yum! Brands since 2005, where responsibilities include managing the entire food supply chain from product ideation to store delivery, encompassing quality assurance, food safety management, logistics, manufacturing, and transportation. Prior to this role, Joaquin served as Chief Support Officer at Yum! Restaurants International from 1997 to 2005 and held the position of Senior Vice President of Product Excellence, focusing on food innovation, global quality assurance, and supply chain management. Joaquin's career began at Taco Bell, where roles included Senior Vice President of Food Innovation and Senior Vice President of Innovation and Technology from 1991 to 1996. Joaquin holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, specializing in Food Engineering, from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.