McDonald's CEO forced out over 'consensual relationship' with employeeNEW YORK, United States — McDonald's announced Sunday that its president and CEO Steve Easterbrook was forced out after showing "poor judgment" by engaging in a "consensual relationship" with an employee. He was replaced by Chris Kempczinski , the president of McDonald's USA. "Easterbrook... has separated from the company following the board's determination that he violated company policy and demonstrated poor judgment involving a recent consensual relationship with an employee," the company said in a statement. In an email to McDonald's employees, Easterbrook said his relationship was "a mistake" that violated company policy. Joe Erlinger , president of international operated markets, will take over as head of McDonald's USA, the company said.

Source: Philippine Star November 04, 2019 03:15 UTC