McDonald's Taps Dillon as New CMO

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CHICAGO McDonald’s Corp. has named Quaker Foods president Mary Dillon its new global chief marketing officer, succeeding Larry Light in the post, the company confirmed.

Dillon, 44, will officially begin the job on Oct. 3, reporting to McDonald’s president and chief operating officer Mike Roberts. She will be responsible for all of the company’s global brand management.

“Mary’s diverse marketing background—in food, beverage, fitness and family—uniquely qualifies her to lead our charge to be increasingly relevant in the lives of our customers,” Roberts said in a statement.



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