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Thomas Houdek
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Net worth: 1 M $ as of 2026-07-30
Profile
Thomas A. Houdek worked as Manager-Mergers & Acquisitions at Yum!.
Brands, Inc. from 2014 to 2015.
From 2015 to 2019, served at Taco Bell Corp., including the role of Director-Strategic Planning & Marketing Analysis from 2017 to 2019.
In 2019, held the position of Strategy Director at KFC Corp.
From 2021 to 2025, occupied the role of Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President at BJ's Restaurants, Inc. Education includes an undergraduate degree from DePaul University and an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-12 | 15,695 ( 0.07% ) | 1 M $ | 2026-07-30 |
Former positions of Thomas Houdek
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| BJ'S RESTAURANTS, INC. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2025-06-19 |
KFC Corp.
 KFC Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates chains of chicken restaurant | Director/Board Member | 2019-05-31 |
Taco Bell Corp.
 Taco Bell Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates a chain of fast-food restaurants | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2018-12-31 |
| YUM! BRANDS, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2015-05-31 |
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| Private companies | 6 |
|---|---|
BJ's Restaurants, Inc.
 BJ's Restaurants, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates restaurants | Consumer Services |
Yum! Brands, Inc.
 Yum! Brands, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and franchises quick-service restaurants | Consumer Services |
Taco Bell Corp.
Taco Bell Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates a chain of fast-food restaurants | Consumer Services |
DePaul University
 DePaul University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
KFC Corp.
KFC Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates chains of chicken restaurant | Consumer Services |
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
 The University of Chicago Booth School of Business Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
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