About
Melissa B. Lora served in several senior executive roles over a 31-year career at Taco Bell Corp., a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, including President of Taco Bell International and Global Chief Financial and Development Officer.
She has served as an NVIDIA director since 2023 and sits on the Audit and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees. She holds a BS in Finance from California State University-Long Beach and an MBA from the University of Southern California.
Roles
Nvidia Corp.
Director · Current role
2023–present
Taco Bell International (Taco Bell Corp.)
President · Retired in 2018 as President of Taco Bell International; also served as Global Chief Financial and Development Officer over a 31-year career.
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External Roles
Conagra Brands, Inc.
Director
2019-
KB Home
Director (Lead Independent Director from 2016)
2004-2024
MGIC Investment Corporation
Director
2018-2022
Director Compensation
FY FY2026
Fees earned or paid in cash
$85,000
Stock awards (RSUs)
$278,809