Stephen James Easterbrook is a former president and chief executive of McDonald’s, the American fast-food company. He was trained as an accountant with Price Waterhouse.
Stephen James Easterbrook first worked as a manager for McDonald in London in 1993. He vacated his position to become the Chief Executive Officer of PizzaExpress and Wagamama. He returned to McDonald in 2013 to succeed
Don Thompson.
Stephen James Easterbrook was born on 6 August 1967 in Watford, England and grew up in Watford. He attended Watford Grammar School for Boys and later studied natural sciences at St Chad’s College, Durham University.
Stephen James Easterbrook, at St Chad’s College, Durham University, played cricket with fellow student Nasser Hussain, who later became England cricket captain.
What did the ex CEO of McDonald’s do?
Stephen James Easterbrook, On November 1, 2019, the board of directors voted to dismiss him with immediate effect, due to evidence of a relationship with a staff member, which is a violation of company anti-Fraternization policies.