McDonald’s Names President, McDonald’s USA

McDonald’s has named Skye Anderson president, McDonald’s USA. Anderson brings to the role more than 26 years of experience at the company. She most recently served as chief operating officer, McDonald’s USA. She succeeds Joe Erlinger, who has decided to leave the company after more than 20 years, including nearly seven years leading the U.S. business.

In her new role, Anderson will oversee nearly 14,000 restaurants across the U.S. and lead the company’s largest market as it advances McDonald’s > NEXT, its strategy to be customers’ first choice while unlocking growth and productivity across the system.

“Skye combines deep operational discipline with strong financial judgment and has earned the trust of owner/operators, suppliers and employees,” says Chris Kempczinski, chairman and CEO, McDonald’s Corp., in the release. “I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with Skye throughout much of her career, and I’ve repeatedly turned to her to lead some of our most important businesses and transformation efforts because she’s a proven change agent who can act with urgency to mobilize our system.”

Anderson’s experience spans finance leadership in Australia, field and zone leadership across the U.S., the creation of the company’s global business services and, most recently, leadership of U.S. operations as chief operating officer.

Recognizing Erlinger

Erlinger will work with Anderson to ensure a seamless leadership transition and serve as an advisor until early 2027.

“Joe has made a tremendous impact on McDonald’s throughout his more than 20-year career,” Kempczinski says. “As president of McDonald’s USA, he helped guide the business through a period of significant change while strengthening our digital capabilities, franchise system and operational foundation. Joe leaves an indelible mark on our culture and business, and we are grateful for his leadership and contributions.”

McDonald’s has more than 45,000 locations in over 100 countries.