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In May 2017, McDonald was announced to be taking over [[Marks & Spencer]]'s non-food business in the autumn, and in her role reported to CEO [[Steve Rowe (businessman)|Steve Rowe]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39789694 |title=Marks and Spencer hires Halfords boss Jill McDonald - BBC News |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date= |accessdate=3 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Ashley Armstrong, Retail Editor |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2017/05/03/ms-poaches-halfords-bossjill-mcdonald-run-struggling-clothing/ |title=M&S poaches Halfords boss Jill McDonald to run struggling clothing business |publisher=Telegraph.co.uk |date= |accessdate=3 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Sarah Butler |url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/may/03/marks-and-spencer-halfords-clothing-jill-mcdonald |title=M&S hires Halfords chief to run struggling clothing arm | Business |publisher=The Guardian |date=1 January 1970 |accessdate=3 May 2017}}</ref> |
In May 2017, McDonald was announced to be taking over [[Marks & Spencer]]'s non-food business in the autumn, and in her role reported to CEO [[Steve Rowe (businessman)|Steve Rowe]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-39789694 |title=Marks and Spencer hires Halfords boss Jill McDonald - BBC News |publisher=Bbc.co.uk |date= |accessdate=3 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Ashley Armstrong, Retail Editor |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2017/05/03/ms-poaches-halfords-bossjill-mcdonald-run-struggling-clothing/ |title=M&S poaches Halfords boss Jill McDonald to run struggling clothing business |publisher=Telegraph.co.uk |date= |accessdate=3 May 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Sarah Butler |url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/may/03/marks-and-spencer-halfords-clothing-jill-mcdonald |title=M&S hires Halfords chief to run struggling clothing arm | Business |publisher=The Guardian |date=1 January 1970 |accessdate=3 May 2017}}</ref> |
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In July 2019, McDonald left Marks & Spencer |
In July 2019, McDonald left Marks & Spencer failing to secure a uplift in clothing sales, with Rowe assuming responsibility of the clothing and home division.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/business-48956183|title=Marks & Spencer ousts fashion boss|date=2019-07-11|access-date=2019-07-11|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.sky.com/story/m-s-sacks-fashion-boss-mcdonald-with-ceo-to-lead-turnaround-11761040|title=M&S sacks fashion boss McDonald with CEO to lead turnaround|website=Sky News|language=en|access-date=2019-07-11}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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Revision as of 21:33, 12 September 2019
Jill McDonald | |
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| Born | Jill Clare McDonald 15 May 1964 Birmingham, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Sevenoaks School |
| Alma mater | University of Brighton |
| Occupation | Businesswoman |
| Known for | Former CEO of Halfords Former CEO of McDonald's UK |
| Children | 2 |
Gillian Clare McDonald (born 15 May 1964) is a British businesswoman. She formerly served as CEO of Halfords, CEO of McDonald's UK and head of Marks & Spencer's non-food business, overseeing clothing, home and beauty.
Early life
McDonald was born in May 1964[1] in Birmingham, and grew up in Sevenoaks.[2] She was educated at Sevenoaks School and graduated from the University of Brighton with a first class degree in business studies.[3]
Career
She began her career as a graduate marketing trainee with Colgate Palmolive.[4] In 1990, she joined British Airways as a brand manager, and worked there for 16 years, rising to head of global marketing, before joining McDonald's in 2006.[5][6]
In 2006, she joined McDonald's as chief marketing officer for the UK and northern Europe, and in 2010, was promoted to CEO of McDonald's UK and president of North West Europe.[4][6]
In May 2015, McDonald replaced Matt Davies (who left to join Tesco), as CEO of Halfords,[7] on a basic salary of £500,000 plus bonuses.[4]
In May 2017, McDonald was announced to be taking over Marks & Spencer's non-food business in the autumn, and in her role reported to CEO Steve Rowe.[8][9][10]
In July 2019, McDonald left Marks & Spencer failing to secure a uplift in clothing sales, with Rowe assuming responsibility of the clothing and home division.[11][12]
Personal life
McDonald is married with two sons.[2]
References
- ^ "Halfords Group plc". Companies House. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
- ^ a b "Jill McDonald: North West Division President and Chief Executive Officer, McDonald's UK". McDonald's. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
- ^ ‘McDONALD, Gillian Clare’, Who's Who 2017, A & C Black, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing plc, 2017
- ^ a b c "McDonald's UK CEO Jill McDonald swaps burgers for bikes and car parts". Fortune. 23 March 2015. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
- ^ "Executive Profile: Jill McDonald". Bloomberg. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
- ^ a b Barber, Lynsey (23 March 2015). "Halfords names Jill McDonald new chief executive to replace Matt Davies". CityAM. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
- ^ Farrell, Sean (23 March 2015). "Halfords hires McDonald's UK boss". The Guardian. Retrieved 23 March 2015.
- ^ "Marks and Spencer hires Halfords boss Jill McDonald - BBC News". Bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
- ^ Ashley Armstrong, Retail Editor. "M&S poaches Halfords boss Jill McDonald to run struggling clothing business". Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ Sarah Butler (1 January 1970). "M&S hires Halfords chief to run struggling clothing arm | Business". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 May 2017.
- ^ "Marks & Spencer ousts fashion boss". 11 July 2019. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ^ "M&S sacks fashion boss McDonald with CEO to lead turnaround". Sky News. Retrieved 11 July 2019.