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17-07-2025
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McDonald's Canada names Annemarie Swijtink CEO and president
You can find original article here Nrn. Subscribe to our free daily Nrn newsletter. McDonald's Canada has named Annemarie Swijtink chief executive officer and president, effective Sept. 1. She succeedsMichèle Boudria, who is retiring after serving 40 years with the company. Swijtink most recently served as managing director of McDonald's Netherlands, a position she has held since June 2022. She began her McDonald's career as a crew member and worked her way up to the McDonald's Netherlands headquarters in 2006, serving in progressively senior roles across marketing, digital customer engagement, impact, and data analytics divisions. "Having worked with Annemarie for many years, I've had the privilege of witnessing the impact she has had on our brand and our people,' International Operated Markets president Manu Steijaert said in a statement. "Her leadership has not only led to the growth of the Dutch business, delivering exceptional results with regards to sales and market share, but her strategic vision and collaborative approach make her the perfect fit to build on the momentum and propel the brand in Canada into an exciting future." Swijtink called her career with the 'iconic brand' a privilege. "I am incredibly honored to take on the role of president and CEO of McDonald's Canada. My journey with McDonald's began as a 15-year-old crew member in Deventer, and it has been a privilege to grow with this iconic brand over the years," Swijtink said in a statement. "Moving from the Netherlands to Canada is an exciting new chapter for me and my family, and I am eager to become a part of the vibrant Canadian community.' Boudria began her career with McDonald's in 1984 as a crew member in Quebec, and has held various senior roles in regional, national, and international corporate offices, including as the managing director for the Netherlands, before becoming the first woman to serve as president and CEO of McDonald's Canada in 2022. According to the company, Boudria has been instrumental in driving business results while cultivating a culture grounded in talent development, operational excellence, and purpose. "We extend our most sincere appreciation to Michèle as she embarks on her well-deserved retirement. Her remarkable, 40-year career at McDonald's has been nothing short of inspiring," Steijaert said. "Michèle's talent for nurturing trusted relationships has profoundly shaped the Canadian business. We are deeply grateful for her countless contributions and the close partnership we've shared." McDonald's has made several executive changes throughout its international markets in recent years as the company executes its 'One McDonald's Way' strategy, aiming to find the best business cases throughout its global system to scale them to other markets more quickly. Whitney McGinnis and Valerie Ashbaugh will step into each other's roles beginning Aug. 1, for example, with McGinnis as senior vice president, commercial products and platforms, and Ashbaugh as chief information officer and senior vice president, McDonald's USA. In March, the company introduced a new Restaurant Experience Team to move 'big ideas to execution with even greater speed.' With that announcement, Jill McDonald, who served as president, International Operated Markets, moved into the newly created role of chief restaurant experience officer, while Steijaert assumed the role of president IOM. Additionally, global marketing and new business ventures are now standalone functions. Contact Alicia Kelso at Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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17-07-2025
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Annemarie Swijtink named new CEO of McDonald's Canada
McDonald's Canada has announced the appointment of Annemarie Swijtink as its new president and CEO, effective from 1 September 2025. Swijtink, managing director of McDonald's Netherlands since June 2022, will take over from Michèle Boudria upon her retirement after a 40-year tenure with the brand. Annemarie Swijtink's career with McDonald's began as a crew member and has seen her take on positions in marketing, impact, digital customer engagement and data analytics. She stated: "I am incredibly honoured to take on the role of president and CEO of McDonald's Canada. My journey with McDonald's began as a 15-year-old crew member in Deventer, and it has been a privilege to grow with this iconic brand over the years. "Moving from the Netherlands to Canada is an exciting new chapter for me and my family, and I am eager to become a part of the vibrant Canadian community. I look forward to meeting the talented team here and working together to continue building the bright future of McDonald's in Canada." McDonald's Canada, which introduced its first restaurant in Richmond, British Columbia, in 1967, now serves two million customers daily and employs almost 100,000 people. In June 2025, AsiaPay partnered with McDonald's to launch an integrated online payment solution in Taiwan. In the same month, Arcos Dorados, the largest independent McDonald's franchise in Latin America, announced a leadership transition with the appointment of Luis Raganato as its new CEO. In March 2025, McDonald's announced Jill McDonald as the brand's first chief restaurant experience officer as part of a reshuffle in its executive team. "Annemarie Swijtink named new CEO of McDonald's Canada" was originally created and published by Verdict Food Service, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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15-07-2025
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McDonald's Canada announces new CEO, taking effect in September
McDonald's Canada announces Annemarie Swijtink as its new CEO. Swijtink is currently the managing director of McDonald's Netherlands and has held the position since June 2022. The current McDonald's Canada CEO, Michèle Boudria, has been in the role since 2022 after becoming the first woman in the position. McDonald's Canada says Boudria's legacy as CEO includes fostering strong partnerships with franchisees. The company says Swijtink brings a deep understanding of the McDonald's business into the role. The leadership transition will take effect on Sept. 1. This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 15, 2025. The Canadian Press Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
CTV News
15-07-2025
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McDonald's Canada announces new CEO, taking effect in September
The McDonald's logo is seen on a restaurant Tuesday March 30, 2021 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld McDonald's Canada announces Annemarie Swijtink as its new CEO. Swijtink is currently the managing director of McDonald's Netherlands and has held the position since June 2022. The current McDonald's Canada CEO, Michèle Boudria, has been in the role since 2022 after becoming the first woman in the position. McDonald's Canada says Boudria's legacy as CEO includes fostering strong partnerships with franchisees. The company says Swijtink brings a deep understanding of the McDonald's business into the role. The leadership transition will take effect on Sept. 1.
Cision Canada
15-07-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
McDonald's Canada Announces Leadership Transition English
Annemarie Swijtink named as McDonald's Canada President & CEO Michèle Boudria, current Canadian President & CEO to retire after 40 years with McDonald's Annemarie Swijtink, Managing Director of McDonald's Netherlands, announced as successor TORONTO, July 15, 2025 /CNW/ - McDonald's Canada today announced that Annemarie Swijtink, currently the Managing Director of McDonald's Netherlands, has been named President & Chief Executive Officer. Michèle Boudria, the current Canadian President & CEO, has announced her retirement after an impressive 40-year career with the company. The leadership changes will take effect on September 1, 2025. Celebrating Michèle Boudria's 40-Year Legacy Michèle has been a transformative leader during her career with McDonald's. Starting her journey with McDonald's in 1984 as a crew member in Quebec, Michèle has held various senior roles in both regional, national and international corporate offices, including as the Managing Director for the Netherlands, before becoming the first woman President & CEO of McDonald's Canada in 2022. A people-first leader, Michèle has been instrumental in driving business results while cultivating a culture grounded in talent development, operational excellence, and purpose. Her legacy includes fostering strong partnerships with franchisees, advancing McDonald's purpose of feeding and fostering Canadian communities, and passionately advancing Inclusion initiatives across the organization. " We extend our most sincere appreciation to Michèle as she embarks on her well-deserved retirement. Her remarkable, 40-year career at McDonald's has been nothing short of inspiring," says Manu Steijaert, President, International Operated Markets. "Michèle's talent for nurturing trusted relationships has profoundly shaped the Canadian business. We are deeply grateful for her countless contributions and the close partnership we've shared. Michèle, you will always be a cherished part of the McDonald's family." Looking to the future: Annemarie Swijtink appointed McDonald's Canada President and CEO Michèle is succeeded by Annemarie Swijtink, who joins McDonald's Canada from the Netherlands, where she is currently the Managing Director, a position she has held since June 2022. Annemarie began her McDonald's career as crew and worked her way to the McDonald's Netherlands headquarters since 2006. Since that time, she has held progressively senior, strategic roles across Marketing, Digital Customer Engagement, Impact and Data Analytics. "Having worked with Annemarie for many years, I've had the privilege of witnessing the impact she has had on our brand and our people," says Steijaert. "Her leadership has not only led to the growth of the Dutch business, delivering exceptional results with regards to sales and market share, but her strategic vision and collaborative approach make her the perfect fit to build on the momentum and propel the brand in Canada into an exciting future." Annemarie is an enthusiastic and collaborative leader with a proven track record in strategy and execution. Highly valued by Dutch franchisees, her people-centered leadership has fostered strong relationships and driven talent and team growth. She brings to Canada a deep understanding of the McDonald's business, a passion for McDonald's guests and a commitment to collaboration. "I am incredibly honoured to take on the role of President & CEO of McDonald's Canada. My journey with McDonald's began as a 15-year-old crew member in Deventer, and it has been a privilege to grow with this iconic brand over the years," says Swijtink. "Moving from the Netherlands to Canada is an exciting new chapter for me and my family, and I am eager to become a part of the vibrant Canadian community. I look forward to meeting the talented team here and working together to continue building the bright future of McDonald's in Canada." About McDonald's Canada In 1967, Canada welcomed the first McDonald's restaurant to Richmond, British Columbia. Today, McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited has become part of the Canadian fabric, with McDonald's restaurants serving nearly two million guests every day and employing almost 100,000 people across Canada. More than 90 per cent of McDonald's 1,450 Canadian restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent franchisees, with the remaining restaurants corporately owned and operated by McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited. Of the almost $2 billion spent on food and paper by McDonald's restaurants, over 80 per cent is purchased from suppliers in Canada. For more information on McDonald's Canada, visit
