Former director of global engineering for Yum! Brands joins the manufacturer of kitchen ventilation systems

David Harpring was named director of chain development for Halton Group Americas, a manufacturer of kitchen ventilation systems. In his new role the former director of global engineering for Yum! Brands will lead sustainability and development programs and outreach efforts for the chain sector.

Harpring joined Yum! Brands in 2002 as an engineer and three years later he was named the company’s senior manager of global engineering.