McDonald’s appoints three new directors

McDonald’s has announced the appointment of Anthony Capuano, Jennifer Taubert, and Amy Weaver as directors to the board, effective 1 October, as Sheila A. Penrose retires from the role on 30 September after 15 years. Capuano is the CEO of Marriott International, and he brings experience in real estate and leading an organisation with a focus on franchising and driving digital customer engagement. Under Capuano’s leadership, the company launched ‘Marriott’s Bridging the Gap’ programme, a multi-year development initiative focused on fostering a more diverse and inclusive owner and franchisee base. Meanwhile, Taubert serves as executive vice president and worldwide chairman, Pharmaceuticals at Johnson and Johnson, the global healthcare company. Taubert has experience “navigating the complexities of a global business in a highly dynamic environment”. Additionally, Weaver currently serves as president and chief financial officer of software company Salesforce. With financial, legal and digital experience, Weaver is responsible for leading Salesforce's global finance organisation. Before her appointment in 2021, she served as the company's chief legal officer. Weaver has driven many of Salesforce's strategic and operational initiatives, and she also brings an understanding of the hospitality industry and customer experience from her time in leadership at Expedia.com. Enrique Hernandez Jr., McDonald's chairman, said: “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. “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 calibre of values-based leadership." Chris Kempczinski, McDonald's president and CEO, added: “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. “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 organisations.”