Denis Hennequin to become President of McDonald's Europe

09/06/05 Mike Roberts, McDonald's President and Chief Operating Officer, has announced that Denis Hennequin, Executive Vice President, McDonald's Europe, will become President of McDonald's Europe effective July 1, 2005.

Hennequin will succeed Russ Smyth, currently President, McDonald's Europe, who has decided to leave McDonald's after 21 years with the company.

Roberts also announced that Glen Steeves, will become Chief Operating Officer, McDonald's Europe, reporting to Hennequin.   Presently, Glen is Senior Vice President, McDonald's Europe, with responsibility for McDonald's restaurants in Northern Europe.