McDonald’s has appointed Skye Anderson as the new president of its U.S. operations, succeeding Joe Erlinger. Anderson, who has been with the company for 26 years, was named to the role to bring focus and urgency to the home market and a revamp of its outlets.
The leadership change comes as the company posted a strong profit in its second quarter, despite experiencing slowing growth for a second straight quarter. This follows a period a year ago when a Minecraft meal drove a 2.5% jump in sales.
The Golden Arches is currently working to win back customers amid a cautious-consumer slowdown. Sales in the U.S. continue to be impacted by Americans cutting spending, particularly among lower-income consumers.