Yum! Brands named Chief Financial and Franchise Officer Chris Turner as its next CEO, effective October 1. He will replace David Gibbs, who announced his retirement earlier this year.

AUSTIN — Grand Prairie Rep. Chris Turner was elected chair of the House Democratic Caucus on Friday, putting him in position to lead members of the outnumbered party through the legislative session.

Yum Brands said on Tuesday its finance chief Chris Turner will take over as its CEO from October 1, succeeding company veteran David Gibbs.