McDonald’s Corp. CEO Charlie Bell has resigned to devote all of his time and energy to fight his battle with cancer.
 |
| Skinner Bell |
Jim Skinner, McDonald’s vice chairman, has been named to replace Bell as CEO and as a member of the board of directors. In addition, Mike Roberts, currently CEO of McDonald’s USA, has been named president and COO and a board member.
Bell, 44, underwent colorectal cancer surgery on May 5, just weeks after replacing CEO James Cantalupo, who died April 19 of a heart attack while attending a company meeting in Orlando, FL. Cantalupo was 60 years old. Bell was diagnosed with cancer on May 3.
“Charlie is a remarkable leader and well loved by the McDonald’s family, and we fully understand and respect his decision,” said Andrew J. McKenna, chairman of the board, in a statement.
Network
