Bring fun and joy through food and beverages that people love.

We aspire to bring fun and joy through food and beverages that people love, sustainably, for everyone’s better future.

Shared values

  • Agility

    Cultivate an adaptive and resilient spirit, foster empowerment and innovation that creates growth

  • Customer-centricity

    Strive to bring the joy of food and beverages for people to love, with the best possible customer experience

  • Empathy

    Be people-centric, respect differences while we collaborate, and aim to bring positive impact to our world, sustainably

Spreading our passion

Jardine Restaurant Group (JRG) was first established to bring the internationally loved Pizza Hut brand to Asia. Expansion followed with the pizza spin-off PHD and the iconic KFC brand. Our passion, agility and innovation have helped us successfully broaden our portfolio and geographical footprint.

Headquartered in Hong Kong and a member of the Jardine Matheson Group, JRG is one of Asia’s leading restaurant groups today, operating around 1,000 outlets and employing approximately 25,000 employees in Hong Kong, Macao, Myanmar, Taiwan and Vietnam. We are proud of where we are and are excited about our new opportunities ahead.

Timeline

2022 Jardine Restaurant Group reached the 1000th store milestone
2015 Pizza Hut Myanmar operations acquired with 50% ownership
2013 KFC Hong Kong and Macao operations acquired
2011 Pizza Hut Vietnam operations acquired with 100% ownership and KFC Vietnam operations with 25% ownership
2010 KFC Taiwan operations acquired
2008 PHD established in Hong Kong
2005 Pizza Hut Vietnam operations acquired with 25% ownership
1990 Pizza Hut Taiwan operations acquired
1989 Pizza Hut Macao operations acquired
1987 Pizza Hut Hong Kong operations acquired
1973 Founded

Inspiring leaders

Our JRG leadership team is united by our love for food. Among us, we have over 160 years of experience in managing no less than 140 international food and beverage brands across 13 different global markets.

  • David Lam
    Group Chief Executive

    Leader in business strategy and transformation, adept at strategic development and reshaping organizations for success, with direct responsibility for growth strategy and brand management for Pizza Hut of Jardine Restaurant Group

    A versatile business leader with more than 25 years of experience in food and beverage industry. David is passionate in elevating service standards and driving operational excellence.

  • Mark Smith
    Group Finance Director

    Leader of finance strategy, overseeing financial transformation, strategic risk management and sustainable growth

    A seasoned leader with more than 15 years of international experience across retail, consumer and FMCG sectors, Mark specialises in strategic planning and executive stakeholder engagement.

  • Jimmy Chong
    Group People and Culture Director

    Leader of talent management and development and is passionate about culture

    Jimmy is a seasoned leader in talent management and development, with a deep passion for fostering a positive organizational culture. With over 20 years of experience in human resources management across both public and private sectors, Jimmy’s expertise includes organization development, transformation, talent management, and employee relations.

  • Kayne Lee
    Group Digital Technology Service Director

    Leader of Group Digital Technology Service with a focus on digitalisation

    With extensive experience in F&B businesses serving different sectors in the industry across the region, Kayne possesses a strong sense of business acumen and logic. He is responsible for driving the digital technology service strategy for the Group.

  • Trisia Yung
    Head of Transformation

    Leader of transformation with a strategic focus on change, growth and cost initiatives

    With nearly 15 years of experience in consultancy and transformation, Trisia is passionate about motivating teams to deliver results through structured project management.

  • Karen Chan
    Managing Director of KFC

    Leader of growth strategy and brand management for KFC of Jardine Restaurant Group

    Karen is a dynamic leader with extensive experience in managing different consumer-facing businesses and driving e-commerce in Asia. She has led the brands KFC, Pizza Hut, and PHD in Hong Kong and Macau, enhancing their performance and market presence.

  • Lawrence Lee
    General Manager of KFC Hong Kong and Macau

    Leader of business strategy and operations for KFC Hong Kong and Macau

    With over 30 years of experience starting from the frontlines, Lawrence has a diverse background in managing international brands within the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry. He consistently excels in delivering operational excellence and is a people-centric leader who has been instrumental in developing high-performing teams.

  • Wesley Zhai
    General Manager of KFC Taiwan

    Leader of business strategy and operations for KFC Taiwan

    Wesley is an energetic business leader with experience in managing the Pizza Hut and KFC brands in Asia. He has led operations for KFC Taiwan and the business for KFC Hong Kong and Macau.

  • Janet Lau
    Deputy General Manager of Pizza Hut and PHD Hong Kong and Macau

    Leader of business strategy and operations for Pizza Hut and PHD Hong Kong and Macau

    A seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience across retail and quick service restaurant (QSR), Janet brings strong marketing, commercial, and management capabilities, thriving in fast‑paced environments. A customer‑centric leader by nature, she has led brand renovation and menu re‑engineering initiatives to drive business growth and relevance.

  • Vincent Lin
    General Manager of Pizza Hut Taiwan

    Leader of business strategy and operations for Pizza Hut Taiwan

    With over 15 years of experience, Vincent is a seasoned leader in the food and retail sectors, with a track record of sales growth, marketing and operational excellence.

  • Zun Pwint Phyu
    Acting General Manager of Pizza Hut Myanmar

    Leader of business strategy and operations for Pizza Hut Myanmar

    Zun is a seasoned leader with over 10 years of experience in marketing, branding and sales. She had led in product commercialisation, driving strategies that were tailored to the market demand. She has led product commercialization and menu reengineering, implementing strategies that closely align with customer needs.

Striving to be the best

Market Leadership in Casual Dining Restaurant Award

Hong Kong Institute of Marketing

Three Leaf Green Kitchen Award

Swire Properties

Outstanding QTS Merchant Service Staff Bronze Award (Light Meal Dining – Supervisory Staff)

Outstanding QTS Merchant & Service Staff Awards 2025 by Hong Kong Tourism Board

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