it was in April 1986 that Mayer decided to make his move. He telephoned Tony
Wang with several announcement: Steve Fellingham was being promoted to head up all of KFC's international operations. Fellingham had over 10 years' experience
in KFC-International and was widely respected as someone who would move
much more aggressiveIy internationally by relying less on franchisees and more on
joint ventures with local partners. This observation was confirmed by Mayer.
Mayer also announced that KFC was buying up its Singapore franchisee, which
now operated 29 KFC stores. This would result in considerably more
administrative responsibilities for KFC's Southeast Asia regional office. Finally,
Mayer was moving Harry Schwab out of Singapore, and restructuring the
Southeast Asia region. The job of running the region was Tony's, if he wanted it.
Mayer also expressed his encouragement that Wang pursue the China option
according to his best judgment and efforts.