Macrow joined the fast food giant in 2007 and has since held several senior positions across the UK business and globally, including Global Chief Marketing Officer. He was appointed CEO in 2021.
McDonald’s confirmed to Restaurant’s sister title MCA that Macrow has chosen to pursue new UK-based opportunities outside the business and will officially leave at the end of September.
Schultz, who has been with McDonald’s for 16 years, currently serves as field vice president for the Columbus region in the US. In that role, she oversees around 1,200 restaurants and works with approximately 180 franchisees across seven states.
“It’s been an honour to lead McDonald’s in the UK and Ireland. I’m proud we’ve emerged stronger from Covid and risen to the cost-of-living challenge for our millions of customers every day,” Macrow says.
This is a special company with great people operating across an unrivalled system. I want to thank everyone for their hard work, their expertise and their friendship.”
Schultz added: “I am excited to take on the role of CEO in the UK&I, the business and brand are in a great place, and I look forward to partnering with and learning from our people, franchisees and suppliers to continue that momentum.“After 16 years within the McDonald’s System, I can’t wait to share my perspectives with the team alongside my passion of providing the best possible experience to all of our customers and colleagues.”