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McDonald’s USA has announced the appointment of Pat Myers as its new Chief People Officer, effective May 19. Myers will lead the U.S. People strategy, overseeing hiring, retention, development, and engagement efforts for both restaurant and corporate employees across the country.
Myers brings extensive experience to the role, having previously led people strategies at Medtronic, Target, Mars, and Kraft Heinz. His background includes building inclusive, high-performing cultures and executing talent strategies at a large scale. His approach connects broad strategic goals with local operational needs, which McDonald’s believes will be valuable as the company continues to evolve its workforce practices.
McDonald’s stated, “From the moment we began our conversations with Pat, it was clear that he is the right leader to take our U.S. People strategy into the future. His thoughtful insights, deep expertise, and strong alignment with our values stood out immediately—and only deepened as we learned more about his career and leadership style.”
McDonald’s highlighted Myers’ commitment to building people-first organizations and fostering workplace environments centered on care, opportunity, and belonging. In his new role, Myers will drive initiatives focused on enhancing the employee experience across both restaurant and corporate settings. His previous leadership track record includes scaling innovation, driving culture change, and championing frontline employees.
Pat Myers holds bachelor’s degrees in healthcare administration and biology from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire. He currently resides in Minneapolis and will relocate to Chicago for the new role. Outside of work, he actively coaches his children's baseball and soccer teams and participates in local philanthropy initiatives.
Alongside announcing Myers' appointment, McDonald’s recognized Jordann Nunn for her leadership as interim Chief People Officer during the transition period. “Her unwavering commitment to our values and her steady, purpose-driven leadership have made a lasting impact,” the company noted, as she now moves into her new position as Chief Field People Officer.
McDonald’s concluded by inviting employees to welcome Myers as he joins both the U.S. Senior Leadership Team and the Global People Leadership Team.
