Nicole Valdez

Nicole Valdez is a seasoned supply chain expert with extensive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement across various sectors including food and beverage and casual dining. As the Global Supply Chain Strategy Lead at Yum! Brands since October 2025, Nicole leverages honed skills developed over previous roles, such as Director of Global Supply Chain at Topgolf, where responsibility included overseeing a $200M spend and managing operations for seven global warehouses. Nicole's prior experience also includes leadership positions at Wingstop Restaurants, Dickey's Barbecue Restaurants, and T.G.I. Fridays, characterized by a strong focus on cost reduction, strategic alignment, and operational efficiency. Nicole holds a background in HR operations from Best Buy and a foundational education from The University of Texas at San Antonio.