- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=#LifeatYUM: Meet the Director of Innovation Labs at Yum! Brands https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1265046?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1265046?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1265046?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=#LifeatYUM: Meet the Director of Innovation Labs at Yum! Brands&body=ESG News from Yum! Brands https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1265046?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Responsible Business & Employee Engagement](/CSR-News/responsible-business-employee-engagement) # \#LifeatYUM: Meet the Director of Innovation Labs at Yum! Brands Jun 27, 2024 3:30 PM ET Campaign: [People: We Remove Barriers](/news/campaign/people-we-remove-barriers) ![Matt Rosenthal](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/Matt_YUM_62424.jpeg) We’re continuing our [\#LifeatYUM ](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=lifeatyum)series to share our unrivaled culture and spotlight our incredible talent. Meet Matt Rosenthal, director of innovation labs at Yum! Brands. Prior to Yum!, Matt worked across a variety of industries, including aviation and aerospace, mining, information technology and now, food and beverage. He tells us his favorite part about working at Yum! is that he gets to take risks and explore new, disruptive technologies to enhance the customer and team member experience at our iconic brands! Here, Matt and his team are championing collaboration and building a culture of innovation by encouraging colleagues to take risks, develop new ideas and act fearlessly. Thank you for always showing up with your passion for innovation and leading a culture of collaboration, Matt! Learn more about our culture, including how we work and career opportunities, here: [![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! Brands ###### [From Team Member to General Manager - Heilyn’s Story of Growth](/news/team-member-general-manager-heilyns-story-growth) Feb 19, 2026 9:00 AM ET ###### [Pizza Hut Is Fueling Big Ideas Across Canada](/news/pizza-hut-fueling-big-ideas-across-canada) Feb 17, 2026 9:00 AM ET ###### [How 4,000 Yum! Leaders Are Redefining Leadership Development](/news/how-4000-yum-leaders-are-redefining-leadership-development) Feb 12, 2026 2:45 PM ET ###### [Career Advice From the Farmer’s Son Leading Sustainability at KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell](/news/career-advice-farmers-son-leading-sustainability-kfc-pizza-hut-and-taco-bell) Nov 19, 2025 11:00 AM ET ###### [How I Got Here: Chris Turner, Chief Executive Officer at Yum! Brands](/news/how-i-got-here-chris-turner-chief-executive-officer-yum-brands) Oct 30, 2025 9:00 AM ET ###### [The KFC Foundation Invests $200,000 in Food & Shelter Projects](/news/kfc-foundation-invests-200000-food-shelter-projects) Oct 29, 2025 9:00 AM ET ###### [Learning & Developing (Literally) - McKenzie’s STA Story](/news/learning-developing-literally-mckenzies-sta-story) Oct 27, 2025 9:00 AM ET ###### [POV: You Offer Tacos & Tuition!](/news/pov-you-offer-tacos-tuition) Oct 24, 2025 9:00 AM ET