Brandi Whitson

• Strategic business partner to the CEO, serving as a trusted extension of the executive office and brand representative across enterprise, board, and external stakeholders.
• Own end-to-end executive calendar management across global time zones, maintaining 95%+ autonomous control and optimizing priorities for internal, external, and board-level engagements.
• Lead comprehensive domestic and international travel planning, including air, lodging, ground transportation, visas, immunizations, and passport renewals.
• Provide direct executive support for CEO interactions with the Global Leadership Team, Yum! Brands Board of Directors, fellow Brand CEOs, senior leadership teams, and external board service (Sherwin-Williams).
• Manage monthly executive expense reviews and reimbursements, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality.
• Leverage AI and productivity tools (ChatGPT, Microsoft Teams, Monday.com) to enhance executive communications, presentations, speeches, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Maintain flexible, high-availability support aligned to global business and travel demands while enabling sustainable executive performance.
• Provide leadership and mentorship through a dotted-line reporting structure supporting 12 Executive Assistants across the Pizza Hut organization.

Executive Office Operations & Key Initiatives

• Lead CEO Office correspondence management, exercising discretion and judgment to triage, delegate, and draft executive-level communications.
• Plan and execute the monthly Global Leadership Team meeting, including agenda development, pre-reads, real-time facilitation, meeting notes, timekeeping, and coordination of guest presenters.
• Manage quarterly Global Leadership Team offsite (domestic and international), delivering end-to-end logistics and onsite execution.
• Support planning and onsite execution of enterprise-level events, including the Yum! Global Franchisee Conference (Sydney, April 2025) and the Yum! Global Leadership Conference.
• Active contributor to Yum! Communities of Belonging, supporting inclusion, engagement, and culture initiatives across the enterprise.

• Provided senior-level executive support to the CFO, CIO, and three IT Vice Presidents, acting as a trusted operational partner across Finance and Information Technology.
• Managed complex C-suite calendaring, domestic and international travel, and executive expense administration with a high degree of autonomy and confidentiality.
• Supported executive leadership team management through staff meeting coordination, agenda development, and recurring data and reporting mechanisms.
• Led departmental space planning and workforce tracking, including open position management and headcount coordination.

IT Operations, Governance & Project Leadership

• Served as committee lead for monthly and quarterly team-building initiatives, driving engagement and cross-functional collaboration.
• Designed and implemented User Access Review (UAR) processes for multiple enterprise applications to ensure SOX compliance, in partnership with Information Security leadership.
• Developed and maintained Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning processes under the direction of the VP of Information Security.
• Oversaw tracking, renewal, and negotiation support for technology vendor contracts, ensuring continuity and fiscal accountability.
• Contributed to the development of an IT Disaster / Outage Alert Communication Policy in collaboration with Infrastructure leadership.
• Partnered with IT and Legal to manage the initiation, tracking, and release of legal holds, ensuring compliance and audit readiness.
• Built and managed project infrastructure using Smartsheet and Microsoft Teams, enabling visibility, accountability, and streamlined team communication.

• Provided direct executive support to the CEO, serving as a trusted operational partner within a fast-paced, technology-driven organization.
• Managed complex C-suite calendaring, domestic and international travel logistics, and executive expense administration with discretion and precision.
• Supported quarterly Board of Directors meetings, including scheduling, logistics, materials coordination, and executive-level preparation.
• Assisted the CEO with leadership team management through meeting coordination, communication support, and priority alignment.
• CEO left the firm; new CEO had an EA

• Provided trusted, confidential executive and operational support to multiple small business owners, managing executive communications, calendars, and administrative priorities.
• Served as primary liaison with vendors and contractors, supporting project coordination and client satisfaction.

Executive Support – IT Small Business Owner

• Delivered direct executive support to the Founder and CEO, managing internal and external calendaring and executive communications.
• Supported business operations and change initiatives, including basic revenue and profitability analysis.
• Streamlined workflows and prioritized competing demands, enabling leaders to focus on growth and strategic execution.

• Provided senior executive support to the Founder & President and EVP of Business Development, acting as a trusted operational partner during a period of organizational growth and change.
• Managed complex C-suite calendaring, domestic and international travel, and executive expense administration with discretion and precision.
• Coordinated internal and external meetings, employee events, and client conferences, ensuring seamless execution and executive readiness.
• Supported leadership through change management initiatives following the Ogilvy acquisition, assisting with communication flow, operational alignment, and executive coordination.
• Provided supplemental personal support to the Founder and President as needed to ensure continuity during high-demand periods.

• Provided senior executive support to the SVP Finance / Chief Accounting Officer, Global Controller, and five Finance Vice Presidents, serving as a trusted partner within a complex, global finance organization.
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• Provided senior executive support to the SVP / General Manager, with progressive responsibility supporting executive leadership through pre- and post-acquisition integration into Intuit.
• Advanced through multiple roles based on performance and trust, including Administrative Assistant to General Counsel, Executive Assistant to VP of Tax Research, and Senior Executive Assistant to SVP / GM.
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