CHRIS KEMPCZINSKI TITLE : CHAIRMAN AND CEO COMPANY : MCDONALD ’ S INDUSTRY : FAST FOOD
LIFETIME OF ACHIEVEMENT
Chris Kempczinski is Chairman and CEO of McDonald ’ s Corporation , the world ’ s largest fast food organisation , whose 36,000 restaurants globally serve an estimated 69 million customers every single day .
Kempczinski is the architect of McDonald ’ s growth strategy , called Accelerating the Arches , which is unlocking greater innovation for the entire McDonald ’ s System – from its highest-performing franchisees and its network of global suppliers to its roster of 120,000 staff .
Kempczinski joined McDonald ’ s in 2015 as Executive VP , Strategy , Business Development & Innovation . In this role , he worked closely with the company ’ s business leaders and franchisees to identify innovative new ideas and best practices to accelerate system growth .
Prior to becoming CEO , he served as President of McDonald ’ s USA , leading the business operations of around 14,000 McDonald ’ s US restaurants .
In all , Kempczinski has a quarter of a century ’ s experience working in premier global consumer companies .
He began his career in brand management at Procter & Gamble , and also held senior positions at PepsiCo and , most recently , at Kraft Foods , where he was EVP , Growth Initiatives and President , International .
As well as serving on the McDonald ’ s Board of Directors , he is also a trustee of Ronald McDonald House Charities . Outside of McDonald ’ s , he serves on the Board of Directors for Procter & Gamble .
CHRIS KEMPCZINSKI TITLE : CHAIRMAN AND CEO COMPANY : MCDONALD ’ S INDUSTRY : FAST FOOD
Chris Kempczinski has a quarter of a century ’ s experience working in premier global consumer companies . He began his career in brand management at Procter & Gamble , and also held senior positions at PepsiCo and , most recently , at Kraft Foods , where he was EVP , Growth Initiatives and President , International .
26 August 2024