Tim Ward takes on the role of president and CEO; Bruce Vermilyea has been named CFO.

The chain has hired a chief food innovation officer, chief people officer, chief procurement officer and a chief manufacturing and supply chain officer.

Melissa Kersey, chief people officer, McDonald’s USA, will leave the company.

Family-owned businesses benefit from planning for worst-case scenarios and responding using a logic-based approach, even during a global pandemic.

Dan Turton will be based in Washington.

Alistair Macrow’s career with the burger chain spans 15 years.

The drive-thru chain is offering two versions including one topped with bacon.

Peggy Davies will take over for Brian Sharoff, who died in May.

Rick Anderson brings more than 20 years of experience to the position.

He previously served as VP and CIO at Dine Brands Global.