– USA, IL – McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) today announced the election of Kareem Daniel to its Board as an independent Director, effective October 1, 2022, bringing the Board to 15 members, who each bring unique experiences, qualifications, and skills that provide significant value to McDonald’s and its shareholders.
“Kareem is an exceptional leader with a strong track record of building brands that resonate with audiences globally. His dynamic business experience, deep consumer expertise and proven values-based leadership will be hugely additive to our Board of Directors and helping to guide the Company,” said Board Chairman, Enrique Hernandez, Jr..
About Kareem Daniel
Kareem Daniel currently serves as Chairman, of Disney Media and Entertainment Distribution at The Walt Disney Company, where he leads the organization that delivers Disney’s storytelling to fans and families worldwide. In this role, he is responsible for driving the overall growth and profitability of Disney’s global media businesses, including its streaming services – Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, and Star+ – which combined have more than 220 million subscriptions; its portfolio of linear television channels, including ABC, ESPN, and FX; its ABC owned-stations; theatrical film distribution for Disney’s entertainment studios; and Disney’s industry-leading advertising sales business.
In more than 15 years at Disney, he has spearheaded transformation through leadership roles in Consumer Products, Games, and Publishing; Walt Disney Imagineering; the Walt Disney Studios; and Corporate Strategy.
Previously, Mr. Daniel worked in equity research and investment banking at Goldman Sachs, where he specialized in technology, media and entertainment, and telecommunications. He grew up in Chicago, where he attended Morgan Park Academy before earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and an MBA from Stanford University.
About McDonald’s
McDonald’s is the world’s leading global food service retailer with nearly 40,000 locations in over 100 countries. Approximately 95% of McDonald’s restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local business owners.
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