McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook Fired After Engaging in Relationship With Employee: Company

McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook Fired After Engaging in Relationship With Employee: Company
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Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Steve Easterbrook, the CEO of McDonald’s, was fired by the firm after having a relationship with an employee, violating company policy, the chain confirmed on Sunday.

The board of McDonald’s named Chris Kempczinski, the former president of McDonald’s USA, as the company’s replacement president and CEO.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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