As Taco Bell’s Chief Digital & Technology Officer, Dane leads enterprise growth through digital experience strategy for consumers and team members. By integrating Taco Bell’s culture of innovation with agility, automation/AI and platform ownership, the Digital & Technology team “dreams, builds and delivers” transformative experiences that create lasting connections with consumers and team members. Dane also leads Taco Bell’s digital transformation, launching new operating models and capabilities to accelerate the company’s enterprise growth agenda.
Prior to joining Taco Bell, Dane spent 15+ years in product development, marketing, merchandising, media, digital commerce, analytics and transformation at some of the most well-known brands including Caesars Entertainment, Target, McDonald’s, and Conagra Brands.
Wednesday Jul 16
11:15am - 11:45am
Yum! Brands is revolutionizing restaurant technology with Byte by Yum!, its AI-driven platform designed to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and empower teams across Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger & Grill. This next-generation system integrates online ordering, point of sale, kitchen optimization, and inventory and labor management, helping franchisees operate more efficiently and enabling easy operations for Team Members.
Join Joe Park, Yum! Brands’ Chief Digital and Technology Officer & President of Byte by Yum!, and Dane Mathews, Taco Bell’s Chief Digital & Technology Officer, as they discuss how Byte by Yum! accelerates digital innovation, improves pricing agility, enhances order accuracy, and boosts team satisfaction. Learn how Taco Bell uses these tools for seamless customer experiences and rapid service, leveraging AI-driven insights for digital transactions, delivery, forecasting, and real-time decision-making globally.
