- link Copy URL - [ Share on X ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=How I Got Here: Jim Dausch https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1313321?absolute=1&via=3blnews "Share on X") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1313321?absolute=1 "Share on Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1313321?absolute=1 "Share on Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=How I Got Here: Jim Dausch&body=ESG News from Yum! Brands https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1313321?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Corporate Responsibility](/categories/corporate-responsibility) # How I Got Here: Jim Dausch May 28, 2026 10:00 AM ET Campaign: [People: We Remove Barriers](/news/campaign/people-we-remove-barriers) ![Jim Dausch, Chief Digital & Technology Officer and President of Byte by Yum! at Yum! Brands, Inc.](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/how-i-got-here-jim-dausch_YUM-BRANDS_050726A.png) [*In the #HowIGotHere series, you’ll read about the career paths of some of the world-renowned leaders at Yum! Brands. Learn more about Jim Dausch, Chief Digital & Technology Officer and President of Byte by Yum! at Yum! Brands.*](https://www.yum.com/wps/portal/yumbrands/Yumbrands/news/!ut/p/z1/04_Sj9CPykssy0xPLMnMz0vMAfIjo8ziLQK9jTwM_A38LEKdTQ0CjQy9PX3czA0NQg31w8EKDHAARwP9KGL041EQhd_4cP0oVCv8LfzNDAKdnY09vALNjS0CzKAK8JhRkBsaYZDpqAgA7y4Qyw!!/?urile=wcm:oid:a8ffea76-ffd5-4918-a606-7b13e403cadd) **Education** **Chaminade College Preparatory School** St. Louis, Missouri, United States (1991-1994) **Pepperdine University** Malibu, California, United States Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and Management (1994 – 1997) **If we were to interview your teachers, what would they say about you?** > **Jim typically dressed well and enjoyed writing.** **What did you want to be when you grew up?** When I was young, my response to this question was to simply "have fun" because I enjoyed going on vacation, playing sports and eating out. I’ve continued to have fun into adulthood, working at Marriott, Under Armour and Yum! Brands. **WORK** **First Job** When I was 16, I scooped ice cream at my local Baskin Robbins. I still have a sweet tooth! **Ernst & Young Global Consulting Services, Tokyo, Japan** 1997-1999: Senior Consultant **Marriott International, Bethesda, Maryland, United States** 1999-2001: Senior Analyst, Corporate Finance **Royal Ahold NV, Amsterdam, Netherlands** 2002-2003: Senior Manager, Investor Relations **Marriot International, Bethesda, Maryland, United States** 2003-2004: Senior Manager, Lodging Finance 2004-2007: Director, Sales & Marketing 2007-2011: Vice President, Brand Management 2011-2014: Vice President, Owner & Franchise Services 2014-2016: Senior Vice President, Global Operations 2016-2021: Senior Vice President, Enterprise Products 2021-2023: Chief Digital & Business Transformation Officer **Under Armour, Baltimore, Maryland, United States** 2023-2024: Executive Vice President, Chief Consumer Officer **Yum! Brands, Plano, Texas, United States** 2024-2025: Global Chief Digital & Technology Officer, Pizza Hut 2025-present: Chief Digital & Technology Officer and President of Byte by Yum! **What moments, or who, in your life influenced the way you work?** **My Parents** Both worked very hard, one as a corporate executive and the other as a stay-at-home parent. The examples they set still inspire my strong work ethic today. **Learning the power of culture** At Marriott, I worked for some of the best, smartest and most servant-led leaders in my career. They showed me how intentionally cultivating a strong culture drives performance and that striving for excellence is fully compatible with leading with care and humility. I'm grateful to have found a similar culture at Yum!. **How were you able to transition from finance to marketing to franchising and end up in technology? Any advice?** I started my career in finance and development, but early on, I raised my hand for a volunteer opportunity that moved me into sales and marketing, which set the tone for my career. From there, I took on new challenges across franchising and technology, often through lateral moves, focusing less on the function and more on leading change, building commercial understanding and bringing cross-functional teams together. My advice is to build relationships in the area you’re interested in, understand the transferable skills that matter there and be willing to bet on yourself. **What do people think you do versus what you actually do?** Many people assume I manage technology platforms, systems and tools, but I manage people, priorities and alignment. I work with our brands and franchisees to deploy Byte by Yum!™ technology at scale, empower restaurant teams, enhance customer experiences and drive growth. Technology is the outcome; leadership is the work. **What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given?** You don’t have to choose between excellence and humility — great leadership requires both. **How do you disconnect from work and recharge during your free time?** Time with my family, new travel experiences and discovering great food help me disconnect, while cycling and bike racing give me a focused, physical outlet that helps me recharge. **What Motivates You?** I’m motivated by knowing that my work makes a meaningful difference in the lives of the people around me. ![Jim Dausch](https://3blaws.s3.amazonaws.com/inline-images/how-i-got-here-jim-dausch_YUM-BRANDS_050726B.png) [![Yum! Brands, KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and Habit Burger Grill logos](/sites/default/files/2025-02/02042025%20-%20Yum%21%20Brands%20Lockup%20RGB_HORIZONATAL_ON_WHITE.png)](/profiles/yum-brands) ### More from Yum! 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