From Adweek · Rebecca Stewart · · 40s
McDonald's U.S. CMO Leaves After 15 Years
McDonald's U.S. CMO Alyssa Buetikofer exits after 15 years as company shifts leadership.
In brief
McDonald's U.S. CMO Alyssa Buetikofer exits after 15 years as company shifts leadership. McDonald's U.S. chief marketing officer Alyssa Buetikofer steps down after 15 years to focus on family, with Morgan Flatley taking interim U.S. creative role. Originally reported by Adweek.
Alyssa Buetikofer exits
Alyssa Buetikofer leaves McDonald's after 15 years to spend more time with family.
Morgan Flatley takes interim role
![Global CMO Morgan Flatley [top] will take on the additional remit of interim U.S. chief creative officer, while Charlie Newberg [bottom] has been named interim](https://static-www.adweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/mcdonalds-cmo-changes.png?w=1200)
Morgan Flatley, global CMO, becomes interim U.S. chief creative officer.
Charlie Newberger steps in
Charlie Newberger, global beverages lead, becomes interim U.S. chief marketing and commercial officer.
Here's the gist
McDonald's U.S. chief marketing officer Alyssa Buetikofer steps down after 15 years to focus on family, with Morgan Flatley taking interim U.S. creative role.
