McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Executive Team
McDonald's executive team at a glance
McDonald's lists 10 executives, led by Christopher J. Kempczinski, Chairman President, & CEO (age 56). Ian Frederick Borden CPA is the company's Executive VP & Global CFO (age 56).
In fiscal year 2025 the highest-paid executive was Christopher J. Kempczinski, Chairman President, & CEO, with total pay of $4.57 million. The 7 executives with reported pay received $15.99 million in all.
The average age of the executives with a known age is 54; the youngest is 43 and the oldest 62.
Titles, ages and pay from company filings; pay for fiscal year 2025.
McDonald's Corporation
Executive Team
Mr. Christopher J. Kempczinski
Chairman President, & CEO
Mr. Ian Frederick Borden CPA
Executive VP & Global CFO
Ms. Gillian McDonald
Executive Vice President & Global Chief Restaurant Experience Officer
Mr. Joseph Erlinger
Advisor
Mr. Manuel J.M. Steijaert
Executive VP & President of International Operated Markets
Ms. Lauren B. Elting CPA
VP, Chief Accounting Officer & Corporate Controller
Mr. Brian S. Rice
Executive VP & Global Chief Information Officer
Mr. Dexter P. Congbalay
Vice President of Investor Relations
Ms. Desiree A. Ralls-Morrison J.D.
Executive VP & Global Chief Legal Officer
Ms. E. Morgan Flatley
Executive VP and Global Chief Marketing Officer & New Business Ventures
McDonald's executive pay, fiscal year 2025
| Executive | Title | Age | Total pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher J. Kempczinski | Chairman President, & CEO | 56 | $4.57 million |
| Ian Frederick Borden CPA | Executive VP & Global CFO | 56 | $3.09 million |
| Gillian McDonald | Executive Vice President & Global Chief Restaurant Experience Officer | 59 | $2.31 million |
| Manuel J.M. Steijaert | Executive VP & President of International Operated Markets | 54 | $2.23 million |
| Joseph Erlinger | Advisor | 51 | $1.73 million |
| Desiree A. Ralls-Morrison J.D. | Executive VP & Global Chief Legal Officer | 58 | $1.23 million |
| Brian S. Rice | Executive VP & Global Chief Information Officer | 62 | $834,294 |
Total pay as reported for the fiscal year; it can include salary, bonus and stock awards.
Questions and answers
Who is the CEO of McDonald's?
Christopher J. Kempczinski (Chairman President, & CEO), age 56; total pay in fiscal year 2025 was $4.57 million.
Who is McDonald's's chief financial officer?
Ian Frederick Borden CPA (Executive VP & Global CFO), age 56.
Who is the highest-paid executive at McDonald's?
Christopher J. Kempczinski, Chairman President, & CEO, with total pay of $4.57 million in fiscal year 2025.
Who are McDonald's's top executives?
Christopher J. Kempczinski (Chairman President, & CEO), Ian Frederick Borden CPA (Executive VP & Global CFO), Gillian McDonald (Executive Vice President & Global Chief Restaurant Experience Officer), Joseph Erlinger (Advisor) and Manuel J.M. Steijaert (Executive VP & President of International Operated Markets), and 5 more.
