Skye Anderson named President of McDonald's USA; Joe Erlinger moves to adviser

McDonald's named Skye Anderson, previously its chief operating officer, as President of McDonald's USA, the company's largest market. Joe Erlinger, who had led the U.S. business since 2019, leaves the role and will stay on as an adviser until early 2027 to support the handover. The U.S. system has roughly 14,000 restaurants, and the change comes while U.S. comparable sales are slowing.

• Skye Anderson becomes President of McDonald's USA, effective August 4, 2026
• Anderson was previously chief operating officer of McDonald's USA
• Joe Erlinger led McDonald's USA from 2019 and stays on as an adviser until early 2027
• The U.S. system is roughly 14,000 restaurants
• CEO Chris Kempczinski said the appointment would bring focus and urgency to U.S. efforts