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McDonald's taps Skye Anderson to lead U.S. business amid sales slump

McDonald's has appointed Skye Anderson as the new president of its U.S. business to address recent sales slowdowns. The company experienced its slowest U.S. sales growth since early 2025 in the second quarter, falling short of Wall Street expectations despite efforts to offer cheaper menu items. CEO Chris Kempczinski acknowledged execution errors, including too many product launches and unclear marketing, and expressed confidence in Anderson's operational expertise to revitalize performance in the crucial U.S. market. AI

RANK_REASON This is a C-suite shakeup within a major company, but not a frontier release or significant industry-wide event.

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McDonald's taps Skye Anderson to lead U.S. business amid sales slump

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Phil Wahba ·

    McDonald’s CEO turns to a trusted lieutenant with a turnaround record to revive its biggest market

    CEO Chris Kempczinski is betting on Skye Anderson, the exec he's tapped for tough assignments before, to boost sales growth and improve its value push.