By Chris Wack


McDonald's Corp. said Wednesday that it named Jon Banner as its new chief impact officer, effective Sept. 6.

Mr. Banner will report directly to Chief Executive Chris Kempczinski, according to the company.

He will oversee McDonald's sustainability & ESG, government relations and public policy, communications and international corporate relations functions, as well as Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Mr. Banner previously served at PepsiCo in a similar capacity, responsible for the communications function and the PepsiCo Foundation.

He will be based in Chicago.

The company said in June that former Chief Impact Officer Katie Fallon was retiring July 15. Ms. Fallon was the company's first chief impact officer.


Write to Chris Wack at chris.wack@wsj.com


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