McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) has announced the election of James D. Farley, Jr., President and CEO of Ford Motor Company, to its Board of Directors, effective February 4, 2026. Farley brings over 30 years of global leadership experience in brand transformation, digital innovation, and operations. His addition increases the Board to 12 members, with half of the directors having joined since 2022, underscoring McDonald’s commitment to director refreshment and succession planning to support its strategic direction.
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Ford CEO joins McDonald's board after half its directors added since 2022
McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) has announced the election of James D. Farley, Jr., President and CEO of Ford Motor Company, to its Board of Directors, effective February 4, 2026. Farley brings over 30 years of global leadership experience in brand transformation, digital innovation, and operations. His addition increases the Board to 12 members, with half of the directors having joined since 2022, underscoring McDonald’s commitment to director refreshment and succession planning to support its strategic direction.