McDonald’s has named Steve Easterbrook as its global chief brand officer. Easterbrook takes the newly-created position September 1, after serving as president and chief executive of McDonald’s United Kingdom and president of Europe’s Northern division.

Easterbrook will be taking over the responsibilities of Mary Dillon, who vacated the role of global chief marketing officer in May, to become CEO of U.S. Cellular. In his role, he will report to president and chief operating officer Don Thompson. Get the full story »