Andrew J. McKenna
| Andrew J. McKenna | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Andrew James McKenna September 1929 (age 86) Chicago, Illinois, US |
| Citizenship | American |
| Alma mater |
University of Notre Dame DePaul University College of Law |
| Occupation | Chairman, McDonald's |
| Salary | US$1,090,156 (total compensation)[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Joan Pickett |
| Children | 7, including Andrew J. McKenna, Jr. |
Andrew James McKenna (born 17 September 1929) is an American businessman, chairman of McDonald's since 2004.
Early life
Andrew James McKenna was born in Chicago, Illinois on 17 September 1929.
McKenna graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a BS degree in Business Administration and Marketing, followed by a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from DePaul University College of Law.[1]
Career
McKenna has been chairman of McDonald's since 2004.[1]
He is a director of the Chicago Bears, Aon and Skyline Corporation.[2]
McKenna and Patrick Ryan, chairman of Aon, own 19.7% of the Chicago Bears.[3]
McKenna owns Schwarz Supply Source Inc, a Morton Grove-based paper company, which is a supplier to McDonald's, "making him something less than totally independent", according to Crain's Chicago Business.
Personal life
He married Mary Joan Pickett on 20 June 1953, and they have five daughters and two sons. His son Andrew J. McKenna, Jr. is a former chairman of the Illinois Republican Party.
Awards
Andrew J. McKenna was inducted as a Laureate of The Lincoln Academy of Illinois and awarded the Order of Lincoln (the State’s highest honor) by the Governor of Illinois in 2000 in the area of Social Services.[4]
References
- 1 2 3 "Executive Profile: Andrew J. McKenna J.D.". Bloomberg. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
- ↑ Cahill, Andy (24 March 2012). "Stick around, Andy". Crain's Chicago Business. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
- ↑ "Bears Minority Owners". Crain's Chicago Business. Retrieved July 12, 2006.
- ↑ "Laureates by Year - The Lincoln Academy of Illinois". The Lincoln Academy of Illinois. Retrieved 2016-03-21.