Don Thompson
Born: 1963, Chicago, IL.
Company: McDonald's USA
Position: President
Industry: Food
Country: United States
Don Thompson is President of McDonald's USA, with the responsibility for strategic direction and overall business results of 13,700 restaurants in the U.S.
Mr. Thompson began his career with the McDonald's corporation in 1990 as an electrical engineer. He has held a variety of key leadership positions within the company including Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Division President.
Prior to his role as President, Mr. Thompson helped lead the crucial reorganization of the US business which is now in its fourth year of unprecedented positive sales growth.
Mr. Thompson's career and success is founded in his passion for relationship building with McDonald's Owner/Operators and Staff to grow the business, enhance brand stewardship and employee pride.
Mr. Thompson is also active throughout the business community. Nationally, he sits on the Board of Directors for Exelon Corporation. In Chicago, Mr. Thompson serves on Mayor Richard Daley's Task Force on the Employment of People with Disabilities, and the board of the Goodman theatre. Thompson is also a member of the Executive Leadership Council and mentors several individuals on the importance of being a leader in their community.
Mr. Thompson is passionate about providing educational opportunities for young people. He is on the board of the Johnnetta B. Cole foundation and served as Chair of the 2007 Chicago Youth Centers Gala. He also served on the Salvation Army Steering Committee for the Ray and Joan Kroc Community Centers and is a former board member of the San Diego Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Mr. Thompson has also been recognized by many organizations for his leadership in business, the community and as a role model. Black Enterprise magazine recently recognized Mr. Thompson as Corporate Executive of the Year for 2007. He was also celebrated by the Chicago American Diabetes Association as Father of the Year.
Mr. Thompson received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and has since accepted the Purdue University Outstanding Electrical and Computer Engineering Award along with being named a Purdue University Old Master Fellow in 2006.
A proud family man, Mr. Thompson and his wife Liz have two children and reside in the Chicago area.
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