January 15, 2026 // Franchising.com // LAKE FOREST, Calif. – Del Taco has entered its next chapter under Yadav Enterprises with leadership team appointments to support the brand’s ongoing transformation. As Yadav continues to invest in Del Taco’s long-term growth, several notable internal promotions and external hires have been made to sharpen systemwide execution, reinforce operational excellence and position the brand for a new evolution of category prominence. The newly named executives bring to Del Taco a wealth of restaurant industry experience, and their appointments to the leadership team reflect a focused commitment to evolving the brand while honoring the legacy that has defined Del Taco for decades.
“For more than half a century, Del Taco has been writing a compelling brand story, supported by generations of loyal guests and passionate franchisees, and as we enter our next chapter, we are deeply committed to a foundation anchored by talented and experienced leaders who share our vision for growth and impact,” said Anil Yadav, CEO of Yadav Enterprises. “Every executive who occupies a seat around our leadership table is part of a thoughtful approach to strengthen the organization and is responsible for making disciplined decisions that benefit our franchise partners, team members and guests, while positioning the brand to perform and scale for the long term.”
A trio of new appointments to the Del Taco executive leadership team follows:
Ulyses Camacho, Chief Transformation Officer of Del Taco
Ulyses Camacho has been named Chief Transformation Officer of Yadav Enterprises, expanding his current Yadav role. Effective immediately, he will oversee the enterprise-wide transformation initiatives supporting Yadav’s acquisition of Del Taco. In this newly created position, Camacho will work in lockstep with other Yadav leaders across the organization to drive operational excellence, financial performance and scalable growth. He will focus primarily on strengthening unit-level execution, optimizing cost structures and modernizing systems and processes.
Camacho brings to the expanded role nearly 30 years of franchise restaurant experience and is widely recognized as a results-driven leader with deep expertise across operations, brand evolution and change management. In addition to his role as Chief Transformation Officer, he will continue to serve as President and Chief Operating Officer of Taco Cabana, where he has played a key role in leading the brand through its privatization under Yadav Enterprises. His new appointment reflects Yadav’s commitment to disciplined execution, thoughtful brand stewardship and long-term value creation.
Noah Chillingworth, Chief Marketing Officer of Del Taco
Noah Chillingworth has been named Chief Marketing Officer of Del Taco, bringing deep institutional knowledge having served for over 15 years as the brand’s Vice President of Marketing, playing a central role in shaping Del Taco’s marketing strategy, guest engagement and systemwide initiatives. He returns to Del Taco in the CMO role following a brief period as CMO for Farmer Boys Restaurants. Going forward, Chillingworth will lead Del Taco brand strategy, menu and promotional marketing, digital and loyalty platforms and guest insights. His extensive industry experience coupled with unparalleled brand insight will serve to strengthen brand relevance, drive traffic and frequency and ensure marketing execution is closely aligned with operational priorities and long-term growth objectives.
Ellen Sasada, VP, Supply Chain, Food Safety & Quality Assurance of Del Taco
Ellen Sasada returns to Del Taco as Vice President of Supply Chain, Food Safety & Quality Assurance. The seasoned executive brings to her position extensive experience overseeing large-scale sourcing, cost management and quality programs across multi-concept restaurant portfolios. In her new role with Del Taco, Sasada will lead end-to-end supply chain strategy, food safety and quality assurance, with a focus on cost discipline, supplier partnerships and consistent, high-quality execution across the system. Sasada previously spent eight years with Del Taco, where she led purchasing, quality assurance and food safety initiatives, managed a $300 million spend portfolio and consistently delivered year-over-year cost savings while strengthening compliance and auditing standards. Most recently, she served as Executive Director of Protein and Multi Concepts at Panda Restaurant Group.
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