Steve Easterbrook
Steve Easterbrook is a British businessman and former CEO of McDonald's, known for his leadership during a period of significant growth for the company. However, his career took a controversial turn when he was forced to resign in 2019 after it was revealed that he had engaged in a relationship with a subordinate, which violated the company's code of conduct. His departure highlighted the complexities surrounding workplace relationships and corporate governance.
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Steve Easterbrook led a successful restructuring of McDonald's that cost around 6 billion USD.
Pizza Hut sa sút trong cuộc đua toàn cầu
Vietnam· 2026-02-07
Former McDonald’s Corp. CEO Steve Easterbrook was forced to give back US$105-million in equity and cash after being dismissed for not disclosing personal relationships with colleagues.
Do CEOs think they are above the law in their workplaces?
Canada· 2025-09-09
Steve Easterbrook was dismissed as CEO of McDonald's in 2019 for having a relationship with an employee.
Caso Nestlé: no lo llames amor, cuando quiere decir conflicto de intereses | Economía
Spain· 2025-09-07
Steve Easterbrook was ousted as chief of McDonald’s in 2019 after having sexual relationships with subordinates.
Rise in CEO firings highlights risks of office romances and ethics violations
Australia· 2025-09-04
Steve Easterbrook was fired as CEO of McDonald's for having a relationship with an employee.
De Nestlé a la ‘Kiss Cam’: la lista de altos ejecutivos que han perdido el cargo por ocultar sus relaciones sentimentales con empleados | EconomíaSpain· 2025-09-03
Steve Easterbrook was fired by McDonald's after it was found he had multiple relationships with employees.
Nestle fires boss after romantic relationship with employee
Ghana· 2025-09-02
Steve Easterbrook was fired from McDonald's after maintaining a relationship with an employee.
Scandal la vârful Nestle. Directorul general a fost destituit din cauza unei relații amoroase cu o subordonată. „Era o decizie necesară”
Romania· 2025-09-02
Steve Easterbrook was dismissed as CEO of McDonald’s after a consensual relationship with an employee.
Nestle sacks chief executive Laurent Freixe over affair with junior colleagueAustralia· 2025-09-01
Steve Easterbrook was fired by McDonald's after it was found he had multiple relationships with employees.
Nestle fires boss after romantic relationship with employee
United Kingdom· 2025-09-01Steve Easterbrook was succeeded by Chris Kempczinski after his removal by the board over a policy violation.
McDonald's CEO marks 10-year milestone, hints at staying ten more years
United States· 2025-08-24
Steve Easterbrook was fired from McDonald's for a consensual relationship with an employee, violating company policy.
Η νέμεσις στο διπλανό γραφείο
Greece· 2025-07-27
Steve Easterbrook, the former CEO of McDonald's, was forced to resign after it was revealed he had a relationship with a coworker.
Cuando Cupido apunta al despacho de al lado | EconomíaSpain· 2025-07-27
