By Colin Kellaher

McDonald's Corp. on Tuesday said John Betts will retire as president and chief executive of McDonald's Canada after a 50-year career with the fast-food giant.

McDonald's said Jacques Mignault, currently managing director of McDonald's Switzerland, will succeed Mr. Betts on Aug. 1.

Mr. Betts, who joined McDonald's in 1970 as a crew member in Southampton, N.Y., has been at the helm of the Chicago company's Canadian organization since 2008.

Write to Colin Kellaher at colin.kellaher@wsj.com

(END) Dow Jones Newswires

June 30, 2020 11:24 ET (15:24 GMT)

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