KFC’s Tony Lowings named CEO of the Year
The National Retail Association declared the Managing Director of KFC Australia as the 2015 NRA CEO of the Year.
“I’m humbled to accept this award on behalf of our team of 30,000 employees in Australia. I am grateful to the National Retail Association for their recognition of our dedication to our workforce and culture,” Lowings said on accepting the award.
“It is a daily privilege to lead KFC Australia and this award is a reflection of the energy and commitment of our team members, franchisees and all of our support staff, all of whom have allowed KFC Australia to be the success it is today."
Under his leadership, KFC Australia has become widely recognised for its exceptional talent, outstanding product innovation, and strong operating standards and sophisticated training systems.
Lowings placed significant emphasis on building HR best practices and he has been instrumental in ensuring diverse career paths are provided for young Australians, investing over $15 million in training each year, and cultivating a powerful culture of reward and recognition.