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McDonald's chief administrator retires, more changes coming

August 2, 2016

McDonald's Chief Administrative Officer Pete Bensen is retiring Sept. 2, after 20 years with the company, according to a news release. 

"Throughout his career with McDonald's, Pete has been a strategic partner, a tireless advocate and an influential contributor to our brand's success," McDonald's President and CEO Steve Easterbrook said. "We thank him for his steadfast leadership and his valuable expertise."

Bensen said he is proud of the work accomplished at McDonald's over the course of his career there and was especially looking forward to watching the brand evolve from here on out. 

"After two decades with McDonald's, few things mean more to me than this brand, but one of those things is family," he said. "I look forward to seeing the system go even further and becoming the modern and progressive burger company we all know McDonald's will be."

The chain said it will announce additional organizational changes in coming weeks that result from Bensen's retirement.