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SACOBSERVER.COM WIRE SERVICES
(NNPA) - McDonald’s recently
named Don Thompson, head of its U.S. Division, to president
and chief operating officer, the second position in the international
company. James A. Skinner, the company’s chief executive,
said Thompson would oversee operations at McDonald’s
nearly 32,000 restaurants in 117 countries.
Thompson, age 46, started at McDonald’s
as an electrical engineer in 1990. He has been president of
the U.S. Division since 2006.
The previous president of the U.S. Division,
Ralph Alvarez, was subsequently promoted to president and
chief operating officer. Alvarez retired last month, citing
health concerns.
Thompson, age 46, started at McDonald’s
as an electrical engineer in 1990. He has been president of
the U.S. Division since 2006.
The previous president of the U.S. Division,
Ralph Alvarez, was subsequently promoted to president and
chief operating officer. Alvarez retired last month, citing
health concerns.
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