Pat Harris is Appointed as Global Chief Diversity Officer at McDonald's Corporation

Date of management change: June 01, 2012 

What Happened?

Oak Brook, IL-based McDonald's Corporation hired Pat Harris as Global Chief Diversity Officer.

 

About the Company

McDonalds is the world`s leading global foodservice retailer with over 37,000 locations in over 100 countries. More than 90% of McDonald`s restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by independent local business men and women. McDonald`s & our franchisees employ 1.9 million people worldwide. We serve the world some of its favorite foods - World Famous Fries, Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, Chicken McNuggets and Egg McMuffin.

 

About the Person

Pat is responsible for the development and implementation of diversity and inclusion strategies throughout McDonald’s Corporation, including the over 33,500 restaurants in 120 countries. She also leads a team responsible for McDonald’s global community engagement initiatives. Under her leadership, McDonald’s has been widely recognized for its commitment to inclusion and diversity. This recognition includes Fortune magazine’s “Top 50 Places for Minorities to Work,” Black Enterprise magazine’s “Top 40 Companies for Diversity,” Latina Style magazine’s “Best Companies for Latinas,” Asian Enterprise magazine’s “Top 25 Companies for Asians,” and the “Disability Diversity Award” by Work Life Matters magazine. As a well-regarded expert in the field of diversity and inclusion, Pat has received numerous awards, is a sought after speaker at high-profile events, and holds several leadership positions in key national organizations. She has also been featured in several national and local publications including the Chicago Tribune as well as Black Enterprise, Essence, Diversity Woman and Chicago Woman magazines. Pat received her Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration and Personnel Administration from Roosevelt University in Chicago. She has also received two Honorary Doctorate Degrees from South Carolina State University and Coker College. Pat resides in Chicago, Illinois, and has one son and one granddaughter.

 

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