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McDonald's CEO Pushed out After Relationship With Employee

Associated Press

   NEW YORK - McDonald's chief executive officer has been pushed out of
   the company after violating company policy by engaging in a consensual
   relationship with an employee, the corporation said Sunday.

   The fast food giant said former president and CEO Steve Easterbrook
   demonstrated poor judgment, and that McDonald's forbids managers from
   having romantic relationships with direct or indirect subordinates.

   In an email to employees, Easterbrook acknowledged he had a
   relationship with an employee and said it was a mistake.

   "Given the values of the company, I agree with the board that it is
   time for me to move on," Easterbrook said in the email.

   McDonald's board of directors voted on Easterbrook's departure Friday
   after conducting a thorough review. Details of Easterbrook's separation
   package will be released Monday in a federal filing, according to a
   company spokesman. He will also be leaving the company's board.
   Easterbrook was CEO since 2015.

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