New Delhi, 29 September 2022: McDonald’s India- North & East has elevated Rajeev Ranjan as the Managing Director. He will continue to report to Mr. Sanjeev Agrawal, Chairman, McDonald’s India – North and East.

As managing director, Rajeev assumes the overall responsibility of driving growth in North and East region and leading day-to-day operations of all functions of the company with immediate effect. Rajeev joined the company in 2020 as Senior Director and was named as the Chief Operating Officer in 2021.

“In the last two years, we have embarked upon a significant transformation involving many changes in the business. Rajeev has demonstrated exceptionally visionary leadership, executional ability, and passion in driving the brand forward in our region. I am confident that in his expanded role Rajeev will continue to drive our company and build on the key brand attributes.”

Mr. Sanjeev Agrawal, Chairman and Developmental Licensee, McDonald’s India – North and East,

“I am honoured and humbled to be entrusted with the responsibility of leading and growing the brand in the region. Also, very excited about our long-term focus on delighting our customers by consistently providing feel-good delicious moments. I am confident, under the guidance of the chairman, we will accelerate our growth momentum, take the company, the team and the brand to greater heights.”

Managing Director, Rajeev

Rajeev is a graduate from Birla institute of Technology and a postgraduate from Indian Institute of Technology Mumbai. Before joining McDonald’s India North and East, Rajeev has worked at YHS, Coca- Cola, Marico, ITC & Aditya Birla Group in Route to market Operations, Business Transformation, Projects and Supply chain (Plan-source-make-deliver) roles in India, China and South East Asian geographies.

About McDonald’s India – North and East:

McDonald’s restaurants in North and East of India are operated by Connaught Plaza Restaurants Pvt. Ltd. McDonald’s is committed to deliver the highest quality restaurant experience to its customers in India and serves a variety of menu options made with quality ingredients sourced locally. McDonald’s serves millions of customers annually at its more than 150 restaurants across North and East of India and provides direct employment to more than 5,000 people. With a customer-centric approach, McDonald’s operates through a variety of formats and brand extensions including standalone restaurants, Drive-thru’s, 24/7 restaurants, McDelivery for customer convenience and experience.

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