McDonald's 8-K

Leadership change

U.S. COO Skye Anderson succeeds Joe Erlinger as McDonald’s USA president; Erlinger will advise through early 2027.

Filed 2026-08-04 07:44 ET

Summary

U.S. leadership transition. Skye Anderson became Executive Vice President and President of McDonald’s USA on 8/4/2026, succeeding Joe Erlinger, who is leaving his current role. Anderson, most recently the U.S. chief operating officer, will lead the company’s largest market.

Key Figures

  • Anderson will oversee nearly 14,000 U.S. restaurants; she has more than 26 years of McDonald’s experience.
  • Erlinger will advise through early 2027 to support the transition; his compensation is unchanged.

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