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Leadership change at McDonald's: Alyssa Buetikofer, US CMO, to depart; Charlie Newberger interim US CMO; Morgan Flatley interim CCO

Leadership ChangeReported

McDonald's USA chief marketing and customer experience officer Alyssa Buetikofer is leaving the company and will stay through December 18. Charlie Newberger becomes interim senior vice president, US chief marketing and commercial officer, and global CMO Morgan Flatley adds the role of interim chief creative officer. Reported November 5, 2026.

Target: McDonald'sAnnounced: Nov 5, 2026

Last updated Nov 9, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Overview

McDonald's USA chief marketing and customer experience officer Alyssa Buetikofer is leaving the company and will stay through December 18. Charlie Newberger becomes interim senior vice president, US chief marketing and commercial officer, and global CMO Morgan Flatley adds the role of interim chief creative officer. Reported November 5, 2026.

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Market Segment
Brand marketing, quick-service restaurants

Key people

Alyssa Buetikofer — Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer, McDonald's USACharlie Newberger — Interim SVP, US Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer, McDonald'sMorgan Flatley — Global CMO and Head of New Business Ventures; Interim Chief Creative Officer, McDonald's

Source

https://www.marketingdive.com/news/mcdonalds-us-cmo-steps-down-as-sales-decline/873927/
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