Yum Brands Inc., which receives about half of its sales from China, has named a new chief executive of its China operations.

Micky Pant, 60, has been named CEO of the China division, replacing Sam Su, 63, who will retire as chairman and chief executive of the division. Mr. Su will serve as an adviser through February 2016 and remain on the Yum Brands board.

Mr. Pant has been CEO of Yum's KFC division since January 2014.

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