Annemarie Swijtink has been appointed as the new president and CEO of McDonald’s Canada, effective September 1, 2025. She will take over from Michèle Boudria, who is retiring after 40 years with the brand. Swijtink’s career with McDonald’s began as a crew member and has since evolved into various roles.

McDonald’s Canada serves two million customers daily and employs nearly 100,000 people. Swijtink, who previously managed McDonald’s Netherlands, expressed excitement about her new role and moving to Canada with her family. She looks forward to meeting the Canadian team and contributing to the brand’s future growth in the country.

In June 2025, AsiaPay collaborated with McDonald’s to introduce an integrated online payment solution in Taiwan. This partnership aims to enhance the customer experience and streamline payment processes for McDonald’s customers in Taiwan. Additionally, Arcos Dorados, the largest McDonald’s franchise in Latin America, recently appointed 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 an executive team reshuffle. These strategic changes reflect McDonald’s commitment to enhancing customer experience and driving innovation within the company. Swijtink’s appointment as CEO of McDonald’s Canada signifies a new chapter for the company’s leadership team.

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