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Leadership Shakeup at McDonald's UK Amid Profit Surge

9/3/2025

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Zoe Hamburger resigned as Chief Restaurant Officer of McDonald's UK, succeeded by Patrick Gerber.
Alistair Macrow stepped down as CEO of McDonald's UK and Ireland after 18 years.
McDonald's UK reported a pre-tax profit of £120 million in 2024, up from £66.3 million in 2023, despite a slight turnover drop.
The average monthly workforce decreased from 26,384 to 24,375, with employees moved to franchises.

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Zoe Hamburger resigned as Chief Restaurant Officer of McDonald's UK, succeeded by Patrick Gerber.
Alistair Macrow stepped down as CEO of McDonald's UK and Ireland after 18 years.
McDonald's UK reported a pre-tax profit of £120 million in 2024, up from £66.3 million in 2023, despite a slight turnover drop.
The average monthly workforce decreased from 26,384 to 24,375, with employees moved to franchises.