Shannon Hennessy is the Chief Executive Officer of The Habit Burger Grill Division, reporting directly to the Yum! Brands CEO. In this role, Hennessy is focused on breaking the “craft ceiling” and transforming The Habit into a global powerhouse in the better-burger category. She is driving an ambitious agenda to scale the brand’s unmatched cook-to-order expertise, modernize off-premise dining experiences, and achieve industry-leading margins.
Previously, Hennessy served as President of The Habit Burger Grill Division, where she strengthened the business model through margin improvements and digital sales growth. She joined Yum! in 2020 as Chief Financial Officer of the KFC Global Division, leading the global finance function and ensuring the continued growth and profitability of the KFC brand.
She also oversaw Financial Planning, Supply Chain Management, and Strategy functions. Before Yum!, Hennessy was Managing Partner of McKinsey & Company’s Dallas office, serving clients in retail, packaged goods, travel, and logistics. During her tenure, she achieved record-high consultant satisfaction scores and championed initiatives to significantly increase talent diversity.
Hennessy holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Marketing from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management.
