After 15+ years of outstanding service,
Sheila A. Penrose will retire from
the Board
Tony Capuano,
Marriott International; Jennifer
Taubert, Johnson & Johnson; and Amy Weaver, Salesforce, will join McDonald's
Corporation's Board of Directors
Five Things to Know files with quotes from Tony,
Jennifer and Amy and headshots are embedded within this
release.
CHICAGO, Aug. 22,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:
MCD) today announced the retirement of Sheila A. Penrose from the McDonald's Board of
Directors. The Company also announced the election of Tony Capuano, Marriott International;
Jennifer Taubert, Johnson &
Johnson; and Amy Weaver, Salesforce,
to the Board. Sheila's retirement will be effective September 30 and the election of Tony, Jennifer
and Amy takes effect October 1.
"For over 15 years, Sheila has been a deeply committed and
highly valued member of our Board. We have all benefited from her
thoughtful counsel, strong expertise and unwavering dedication to
McDonald's. Through her leadership of the Sustainability and
Corporate Responsibility Committee, Sheila has overseen McDonald's
critical progress against our ambitious climate, responsible
sourcing and diversity, equity and inclusion goals, positioning us
as a leader in the industry. We are grateful for all that she has
done for McDonald's and the communities we serve," said
Enrique Hernandez, Jr., McDonald's
Chairman of the Board. "It is a testament to this great brand,
and a continuation of the rich legacy of its Board, that we are
welcoming such experienced, global leaders to help steward
McDonald's continued success. Each of these individuals represent
the highest caliber of values-based leadership, bringing deep and
varied expertise to help guide the Company."
"Sheila has been a tremendous resource for me on our Board of
Directors. She's helped to spearhead our sustainability efforts and
advocated on behalf of the larger role that McDonald's plays in
communities around the world. I will miss her," said
Chris Kempczinski, McDonald's
President and Chief Executive Officer. "At the same time, I'm
excited to welcome Tony, Jennifer and Amy to McDonald's. They are
inspiring leaders with a demonstrated track-record leading large,
complex organizations. Their experience stewarding some of the
world's most respected global brands will benefit McDonald's
greatly and position the Company for continued growth."
Today's appointments include:
- Anthony Capuano who
serves as CEO of Marriott International, a global hospitality
company with a footprint of over 8,100 properties around the world
that are home to some of the most well-known and iconic brands in
travel. Capuano brings deep experience in real estate and leading
an organization with a significant focus on franchising and driving
digital customer engagement through its Marriott Bonvoy®
loyalty program. Under Capuano's leadership, the company launched
"Marriott's Bridging the Gap" program, a multi-year development
initiative focused on fostering a more diverse and inclusive owner
and franchisee base.
- Jennifer Taubert who
serves as Executive Vice President and Worldwide Chairman,
Pharmaceuticals at Johnson & Johnson, the world's largest and
most broadly based healthcare company. As leader of the company's
largest sector, with $52 billion in
worldwide sales and more than 45,000 employees, Taubert has
extensive experience navigating the complexities of a global
business in a highly dynamic environment. A purpose-driven leader,
she has dedicated her career to healthcare and making a positive
impact for people and communities on a global scale. Taubert has
been named to Fortune's "Most Powerful Women" list for the past six
years.
- Amy Weaver who serves as
President and Chief Financial Officer of Salesforce, the leader in
customer relationship management technology. A seasoned executive
with extensive financial, legal and digital experience, Weaver is
responsible for leading Salesforce's global finance organization.
Before her appointment in 2021, she served as the company's Chief
Legal Officer. Weaver has driven many of Salesforce's most
strategic and operational initiatives, translating social
imperatives into business successes. She also brings a deep
understanding of the hospitality industry and customer experience
from her time in leadership at Expedia.com, the online travel
company.
About McDonald's
McDonald's is the world's leading global foodservice retailer with
nearly 40,000 locations in over 100 countries. Approximately 95% of
McDonald's restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by
independent local business owners.
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based upon historical fact is a forward-looking statement. In
particular, statements regarding McDonald's plans, strategies,
prospects and expectations regarding its business and industry are
forward-looking statements. They reflect McDonald's expectations,
are not guarantees of performance and speak only as of the date
hereof. Except as required by law, McDonald's does not undertake to
update such forward-looking statements. You should not rely unduly
on forward-looking statements. McDonald's business results are
subject to a variety of risks, including those that are described
in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
June 30, 2022 and subsequent filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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