James A. Skinner
Vice Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Industry: Leisure
Overview
James A. Skinner, 63-Vice Chairman (since January 2003) and Chief Executive Officer (since November 2004) of McDonald's Corporation. Mr. Skinner was President and Chief Operating Officer of McDonald's Restaurant Group from February 2002 to December 2002. Mr. Skinner served as President and Chief Operating Officer of McDonald's-Europe, Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa from June 2001 to January 2002. Mr. Skinner is also a director of McDonald's Corporation and Illinois Tool Works Inc.
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