Since December 1997, Jim Skinner has served as President - Europe Group, for McDonald's Corporation. In that role, Skinner oversees the company's European business. We have the local management and infrastructure in place in each country to take advantage of those growth opportunities in the world's largest trading block. Previously, Skinner served as executive vice president and international relationship partner for Europe, Middle East and Africa from June 1995 to December 1997. He joined the international division as a relationship partner in 1992.
Skinner is a native of Davenport, Iowa.
Since then, he has held a number of positions in the US company, including director of field operations, market manager and regional vice president. In 1987, Skinner was named US zone vice president. He joined McDonald's International management team in 1992 as senior vice president, overseeing McDonald's development in Central Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Skinner has twice served as an advisory on the McDonald's Corporation Board of Directors.