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Chris Kempczinski is President and Chief Executive Officer of McDonald’s, the world’s leading global foodservice retailer with nearly 40,000 locations in over 100 countries. He previously served as President of McDonald’s USA from 2017 to 2019, where he was responsible for the business operations of approximately 14,000 McDonald’s restaurants in the United States. He first joined McDonald’s in 2015 as Executive Vice President – Strategy, Business Development and Innovation. In that role, he served the business units and franchisees by identifying new ideas and best practices to accelerate their growth and grow the overall value of the system. Before joining McDonald’s, Chris was Executive Vice President of growth initiatives and President of Kraft International. Mr. Kempczinski also serves as director of The Procter & Gamble Company. Director since 2019.
Mr. Kempczinski’s considerable experience in Consumer Industry/Retail, as a leader in both the consumer packaged food and the dynamic quick-service restaurant industries, enable him to bring relevant and actionable insights, including valuable Marketing and brand building perspective, to the Board.
As CEO of McDonald’s, which has significant Global operations, Mr. Kempczinski brings considerable insight into the operating, regulatory, and cultural complexities associated with the Company’s global footprint. He has further demonstrated his skills and expertise in Technology and Innovation in his leadership of global strategy and innovation at McDonald’s, where business transactions increasingly occur through digital channels, and has played a key role in accelerating growth through innovation at the company by prioritizing these areas within its strategy.
Further, Mr. Kempczinski’s recognized Leadership, Strategy, and Risk Management abilities have allowed him to guide McDonald’s through the dynamic challenges and opportunities posed by current global operating conditions, including with respect to key Environmental Sustainability strategies, and have been highly valuable to the Board as it oversees the Company’s long-term growth and operating strategy.
Personal Details
Title: Mr
Surname: Kempczinski
DoB: 26/09/1968
Age: 57 years
M/F: Male
Nationality: American
Country of Birth: United States of America
Language: English
Qualification: BA, MBA
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Working history
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Appointed Date: 01/01/2012
Date Resigned: 01/01/2014
Industry: FMCG
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President
The Kraft Heinz CompanyAppointed Date: 01/01/2012
Date Resigned: 01/01/2014
Industry: FMCG
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Appointed Date: 01/01/2005
Date Resigned: 01/01/2008
Industry: Beverages
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Vice President
PepsiCo, Inc.Appointed Date: 01/01/2005
Date Resigned: 01/01/2008
Industry: Beverages
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Committee/s
| Company | Committee | Role | Appointment Date | Resignation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Corporation | Board | Member | 01/01/2019 | |
| McDonald's Corporation | Executive | Member | 01/01/2019 | |
| Procter and Gamble | Board | Member | 01/01/2021 | |
| Procter and Gamble | Industry Specific | Member | 01/01/2021 | |
| Procter and Gamble | Audit | Member | 01/01/2021 | |
| Procter and Gamble | Remuneration | Member | 01/01/2021 |
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