McDonald's taps relative outsider to lead key US business

NEW YORK (AP) — McDonald's says the president of its U.S. business is retiring after about two years on the job, marking the latest executive change as the fast-food giant tries to reinvent itself by bringing in a relative outsider to lead its flagship region.

The leadership change comes under CEO Steve Easterbrook, who took over last year and is trying to step up the image of McDonald's burgers and fries while fending off a growing number of competitors.

Andres had overseen some key elements of McDonald's turnaround push, such as the rollout of an all-day breakfast menu last year and the phasing out of ingredients people may find unpalatable.