On September 14, 2026, Chipotle Mexican Grill announced that its Board of Directors increased its size to 11 members and elected Sabir Sami as a new independent director effective immediately. Mr. Sami brings over 30 years of global consumer and restaurant industry experience, including 16 years at Yum! Brands where he most recently served as CEO of the KFC Division. He joins the board without committee assignments and will receive standard non-employee director compensation. Chipotle operates in the quick-service restaurant industry.
