Megan Sison Promoted as Director, HR Transformation Global Process & Delivery Lead at McDonald’s

McDonald’s, a global leader in the foodservice industry, proudly announces the promotion of Megan Sison to Director, HR Transformation Global Process & Delivery Lead. This pivotal role marks a significant milestone in Sison’s impressive 26-year tenure with the company, underscoring her deep commitment and substantial contributions to McDonald’s continued growth and innovation in human resources management.

Since joining McDonald’s in 1998, Sison has been instrumental in various capacities, culminating in her recent appointment in April 2024. In her new position, Sison is responsible for overseeing the harmonization of global HR processes to foster a simplified, locally relevant, and streamlined employee experience. Her efforts will focus on developing global process flows, conducting localization activities at the regional and market levels, and supporting the implementation of McDonald’s HR Service Delivery Model and Scaled Services.

Sison’s journey with McDonald’s has seen her evolve from a Financial Analyst to leading significant projects across the HR and finance spectrum. Notably, her roles have included Service Performance Manager, where she optimized finance and accounting services, and Intelligent Automation Manager, where she launched the Automation Center of Excellence (COE), yielding significant operational efficiencies. Her tenure as Director of HR Operations further solidified her reputation as a strategic leader capable of managing complex HR functions for over 50,000 U.S. staff and company-owned restaurant employees.

In addition to her extensive experience at McDonald’s, Sison has demonstrated a strong skill set in stakeholder engagement, business process design, change management, and technology implementation. Her leadership is expected to drive substantial transformation within McDonald’s HR operations, aligning with the company’s vision for an enhanced global employee experience.

About McDonald’s:

Founded in 1940, McDonald’s has grown to become the world’s largest chain of hamburger fast food restaurants, serving approximately 69 million customers daily across more than 37,000 locations in over 100 countries. With a workforce of 1.9 million people worldwide, McDonald’s strives to provide high-quality, affordable food while embracing innovation and efficiency in its operations. The company’s franchise model supports local ownership and community engagement, making McDonald’s a globally recognized brand with deep local roots.