As President and CEO of McDonald’s, Chris leads the millions of dedicated McFamily members who help create delicious, feel-good moments for everyone.
Chris is responsible for driving McDonald’s growth strategy, Accelerating the Arches, and ensuring that the company’s values are embedded throughout the system as the filter through which all our business decisions are made, bringing its corporate purpose–to feed and foster community–to life.
Prior to becoming CEO, Chris served as President of McDonald’s USA, leading the business operations of approximately 14,000 McDonald’s restaurants throughout the United States.
Chris joined McDonald’s in 2015 as Executive Vice President, Strategy, Business Development and Innovation. In this role, he worked closely with our business leaders and franchisees to identify innovative new ideas and best practices to accelerate system growth.
Chris has more than 25 years of experience working in premier global consumer companies. He began his career in brand management at Procter & Gamble, and also held senior positions at PepsiCo, and most recently at Kraft Foods where he was EVP, Growth Initiatives and President, International.
In addition to serving on the McDonald’s Board of Directors, he is also a trustee of Ronald McDonald House Charities. Outside of McDonald’s, Chris serves on the Board of Directors for Procter & Gamble.
Chris is a proud alumnus of both Duke University and Harvard Business School. He lives in Chicago, IL, with his wife and two kids.
What is Christopher J. Kempczinski's net worth?
The estimated net worth of Christopher J. Kempczinski is at least $10.22 million as of February 11th, 2025. Mr. Kempczinski owns 32,756 shares of McDonald's stock worth more than $10,223,442 as of March 26th. This net worth evaluation does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Kempczinski may own. Additionally, Mr. Kempczinski receives an annual salary of $6,150,000.00 as Chairman, President & CEO at McDonald's. Learn More about Christopher J. Kempczinski's net worth.
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Has Christopher J. Kempczinski been buying or selling shares of McDonald's?
During the last ninety days, Christopher J. Kempczinski has sold $3,255,525.00 in McDonald's stock. Most recently, Christopher J. Kempczinski sold 10,500 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $310.05, for a transaction totalling $3,255,525.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 32,756 shares of the company's stock, valued at $10,155,997.80. Learn More on Christopher J. Kempczinski's trading history.
Who are McDonald's' active insiders?
McDonald's' insider roster includes Jonathan Banner (Executive VP & Global Chief Impact Officer), Ian Borden (Insider), Tiffanie Boyd (EVP), Heidi Capozzi (EVP), Anthony Capuano (Director), Francesca DeBiase (EVP), Catherine Engelbert (Director), Joseph Erlinger (Insider), David Fairhurst (EVP), Edith Flatley (CMO), Robert Gibbs (VP), Marion Gross (EVP), Daniel Henry (EVP), Enrique Hernandez, Jr. (Chairman), Catherine Hoovel (SVP), Christopher Kempczinski (Chairman, President & CEO), Silvia Lagnado (EVP), Andrew McKenna (Chairman), Kevin Ozan (CFO), James Sappington (VP), and Manuel Steijaert (EVP). Learn More on McDonald's' active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of McDonald's?
In the last year, insiders at the fast-food giant sold shares 26 times. They sold a total of 76,891 shares worth more than $22,984,578.95. The most recent insider tranaction occured on February, 27th when EVP Tiffanie L Boyd sold 1,000 shares worth more than $309,270.00. Insiders at McDonald's own 0.2% of the company.
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