Michael Nilevsky

Head of Franchising • Yum! Brands

Michael Nilevsky is an experienced legal professional currently serving as Legal Counsel at Yum! Restaurants International since July 2015, with additional responsibilities as Chief Legal Officer for KFC Latin America and the Caribbean. Michael has held various roles within Yum! Brands, including Director of Legal for Pizza Hut Canada and KFC Canada, and has progressed to the position of Senior Director Legal at KFC Global Holdings Inc. Prior experience includes positions in strategy at Hamilton General Hospital, business analysis at Mackenzie Investments, and internships in marketing and law at Eli Lilly and Company, AstraZeneca, and GlaxoSmithKline Pharma GmbH. Michael holds a JD from York University – Osgoode Hall Law School, an MBA from McMaster University, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Guelph.

All Sessions by Michael Nilevsky

September 9, 2026

Option 5: QSR: The Return of the Franchise Experts Forum
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
TBD

We’re bringing back one of last year’s top-rated panels, setting the stage with a group of leading franchise experts. They’ll unpack the biggest franchise topics and shine the crystal ball for what might be ahead in the QSR category’s largest growth vehicle.