Post by Moses on Jun 7, 2005 13:00:50 GMT -5
PRESIDENT OF MCDONALD'S EUROPE QUITS
Russ Smyth Cites Desire for Time With Family
June 07, 2005
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By Kate MacArthur
CHICAGO (AdAge.com) -- Russ Smyth, president of McDonald's Europe, has resigned, the company announced to employees this morning, according to knowledgeable executives. The marketer is expected to make a broader press announcement shortly.
Family time
Mr. Smyth, who was elevated to the post responsible for 6,000 restaurants in 51 countries in January 2003, said he was leaving the company to spend more time with his family.
He earlier was president of McDonald's Partner Brands, the portfolio of restaurant concepts that includes Boston Market and Chipotle. Mr. Smyth also held senior international positions including senior vice president for international relationship partners for Southeast and Central Asia and vice president of the Latin America Group.
He spent the first 13 years of his career at McDonald's in financial positions after joining the marketer from Price Waterhouse.
Russ Smyth Cites Desire for Time With Family
June 07, 2005
QwikFIND ID: AAQ63O
By Kate MacArthur
CHICAGO (AdAge.com) -- Russ Smyth, president of McDonald's Europe, has resigned, the company announced to employees this morning, according to knowledgeable executives. The marketer is expected to make a broader press announcement shortly.
Family time
Mr. Smyth, who was elevated to the post responsible for 6,000 restaurants in 51 countries in January 2003, said he was leaving the company to spend more time with his family.
He earlier was president of McDonald's Partner Brands, the portfolio of restaurant concepts that includes Boston Market and Chipotle. Mr. Smyth also held senior international positions including senior vice president for international relationship partners for Southeast and Central Asia and vice president of the Latin America Group.
He spent the first 13 years of his career at McDonald's in financial positions after joining the marketer from Price Waterhouse.