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Donald Thompson (born March 30, 1963) is an American engineer and business executive who was the president and chief executive of McDonald's Corporation from 2012 until 2015.
Donald Winston Thompson, OC (born 18 January 1940) is a Canadian jazz musician who plays double bass, piano, and vibes. Thompson's career as a performer, recording artist, producer, session musician, and music educator has lasted for more than 50 years.
Jul 7, 2021 · The first Black CEO of McDonalds and his wife, a nonprofit education leader, discuss breaking racial barriers throughout their careers. Don and Liz Thompson are leaders in their respective ...
Jul 9, 2021 · Black American engineer Don Thompson served as president and CEO of McDonald’s globally between 2012 and 2015, after spending over 20 years working his way up the ranks at the fast-food giant. He is the company’s first and only Black CEO in its almost 100-year history.
Aug 12, 2022 · Learn about Don Thompson's journey from a child in a public housing project to the first African-American CEO of McDonald's Corporation. He is also the founder of Cleveland Avenue, an investment group for food and restaurant concepts.
Feb 9, 2015 · Don Thompson was one of the most powerful executives in the nation. Now he’s cleaning out his desk. The remarkable rise and fall of McDonald’s CEO. By Ben Austen.
Oct 26, 2014 · Learn how Don Thompson rose from a humble background in Chicago to become the first African American CEO of McDonald's. Find out how he deals with the challenges of running the world's biggest restaurant chain and his views on minimum wage and competitors.
