Chris Tanco

Chris Tanco is the Executive Vice-President and Head of International for 7-Eleven, Inc. He leads 7-Eleven’s team that oversees international licensing and global expansion. He also is a member of 7-Eleven’s executive committee. Previously, Tanco was the Senior Franchise Officer for Pizza Hut. With nearly 20 years of experience, he served in various operations, international, general management, and franchise leadership roles with Yum Brands, Inc. Prior to Yum, Tanco was a successful entrepreneur in the Philippines.

Tanco’s current portfolio as 7-Eleven EVP and Head of International includes 25,000 licensed, franchised and joint-venture stores operating in 14 countries with more than $20B in revenue. He has recently been given the added responsibility to lead the 500 corporate store business in Canada. Tanco also serves on the board of 7-Eleven Mexico and represents 7-Eleven Inc.’s joint venture interests there.

Tanco holds a bachelor’s degree from the Ateneo de Manila University and a master’s degree from the University of Virginia Darden Business School. Tanco speaks four languages and has lived and worked on several continents. He serves on the boards of Catholic Charities of Dallas and 7-Eleven Mexico and is involved in philanthropic and community endeavors. Tanco lives in Dallas with his wife Victoria, and the couple have three children.

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