Steve Easterbrook is the Chief Executive Officer and President of McDonald's Corporation. He was named to this position in January 2010, after serving as President and Chief Operating Officer since July 2008. Easterbrook joined McDonald's in 2001 as President of the West Division, where he led the growth of the company's brands. In March 2007, he was appointed to lead McDonald's U.S
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business – a position he continues to hold – overseeing more than 30,000 restaurants in all 50 states and approximately 90 countries around the world. Easterbrook has been a member of the McDonald's board since 2004 and chairman since 2005. Under his leadership, McDonald's introduced a menu that is more contemporary and varied, opening its doors to new flavors and ingredients including New Orleans-style Cajun-inspired cuisine, Asian wraps and salads, and breakfast sandwiches.
In 2009, Easterbrook was named one of "Time" magazine's 100 Most Influential People in The World. In 2011, McDonald's announced plans to open its 1 millionth store worldwide under Easterbrook's leadership.