Former marketer to helm McDonald’s

McDonald's has appointed former vice president of marketing, communications and consumer/business insight Stephen Chew (pictured) as its new managing director.He takes over from Sarah Casanova who has moved on to take a new role as chief executive officer and president of McDonald's Japan.A spokesperson of McDonald's said, as the managing director, Chew will be making the key leadership decisions.In a press statement, McDonald's said the appointment does not effect any change in the company's business plans.Chew joined McDonald's Malaysia in 1996 and has held multiple leadership roles within the organisation.