McDonald's recently 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. Special to the NNPA from the St. Louis American
