Chairman and CEO of McDonald’s Corporation
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Chris Kempczinski is Chairman and CEO of McDonald’s Corporation. Under his leadership, Chris has transformed the way McDonald’s engages its customers, cementing McDonald’s position as one of the world’s leading consumer brands. Chris became CEO in 2019 and Chairman of the Board in 2024.
Chris is the architect of McDonald’s growth strategy, Accelerating the Arches, which is unlocking greater innovation for the entire McDonald’s System – from the industry’s best franchisees to its robust network of global suppliers and a dedicated cohort of global employees. He is also responsible for ensuring that the Company’s values are embedded throughout the System as the filter through which all business decisions must pass, bringing its corporate purpose – to feed and foster community – to life.
Prior to becoming CEO, Chris served as President of McDonald’s USA, leading the business operations of approximately 14,000 McDonald’s restaurants throughout the United States.
Chris joined McDonald’s in 2015 as Executive Vice President, Strategy, Business Development and Innovation. In this role, he worked closely with our business leaders and franchisees to identify innovative new ideas and best practices to accelerate system growth.
Chris has more than 25 years of 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.
In addition to serving on the McDonald’s Board of Directors, he is also a trustee of Ronald McDonald House Charities. Outside of McDonald’s, Chris serves on the Board of Directors for Procter & Gamble.
Chris is a proud alumnus of both Duke University and Harvard Business School. He lives in Chicago, IL, with his wife and two kids.
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Learning to delegate can be tricky, but when you have trust in your team and their expertise, it becomes much easier. What do you find helpful when…
Learning to delegate can be tricky, but when you have trust in your team and their expertise, it becomes much easier. What do you find helpful when…
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During our recent McDonald's Global Employee Town Hall, we reflected on 2025 thus far, and what the future holds. We have a lot to be proud of, and…
During our recent McDonald's Global Employee Town Hall, we reflected on 2025 thus far, and what the future holds. We have a lot to be proud of, and…
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Our McDonald's McCrispy Strips mark the first time since 2021 we’ve debuted a permanent menu item in the U.S., delivering big on flavor – and may…
Our McDonald's McCrispy Strips mark the first time since 2021 we’ve debuted a permanent menu item in the U.S., delivering big on flavor – and may…
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Warren Buffett is an inspiring leader, and his retirement at Berkshire Hathaway marks the end of a truly great chapter. As one of McDonald’s biggest…
Warren Buffett is an inspiring leader, and his retirement at Berkshire Hathaway marks the end of a truly great chapter. As one of McDonald’s biggest…
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Our Q1 2025 #earnings results are now live, and McDonald's 70-year legacy of innovation, leadership, and proven agility give us confidence in our…
Our Q1 2025 #earnings results are now live, and McDonald's 70-year legacy of innovation, leadership, and proven agility give us confidence in our…
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Everyone’s first McDonald's experience is a special one – and I have my grandmother to thank for mine. Do you remember your first time visiting a…
Everyone’s first McDonald's experience is a special one – and I have my grandmother to thank for mine. Do you remember your first time visiting a…
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I’ve personally never known a world without McDonald's. How wild is that? I went to McDonald’s as a kid – and then I took my own kids for Happy Meals…
I’ve personally never known a world without McDonald's. How wild is that? I went to McDonald’s as a kid – and then I took my own kids for Happy Meals…
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