McDonald's

MCD

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MCD SEC filings last scanned 4 Oct 2026, 18:58 UTC

CEO Timeline

Chris KempczinskiCurrent

Nov 2019 — Present(6y 11mo)

Chris Kempczinski was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of McDonald's Corporation, effective November 1, 2019, succeeding Stephen Easterbrook.

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Stephen J. Easterbrook

Mar 2015 — Nov 2019(4y 8mo)

Stephen J. Easterbrook was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of McDonald's Corporation, effective March 1, 2015, succeeding Donald Thompson.

separated from officer and director positions; entered into separation agreement with severance benefits

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Donald Thompson

Jul 2012 — Mar 2015(2y 8mo)

Donald Thompson was appointed Chief Executive Officer of McDonald's Corporation, effective July 1, 2012, succeeding James A. Skinner.

planned retirement

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James A. Skinner

Nov 2004 — Jun 2012(7y 7mo)

James A. Skinner was elected Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of McDonald's Corporation in November 2004.

planned retirement

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Charles H. Bell

? — Jan 2005

death

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