McDonald's Japan announces executive appointments, CFO transitions

McDonald's Japan Holdings Co., Ltd. announced several personnel changes affecting its executive board and that of its subsidiary, McDonald's Company (Japan), effective October 1, 2025.

Ichiro Mandai has been appointed as a new executive officer, group cfo for McDonald's Japan Holdings, and senior executive officer, group cfo for McDonald's Company (Japan), effective September 16, 2025. His career includes roles at Procter & Gamble Far East, Inc., where he held various finance and accounting positions, Nissan Motor Corporation as Japan monozukuri controller, Amazon Japan G.K. as senior finance manager for the media division, and cfo at Lenovo Japan G.K. and NEC Personal Computers, Ltd.

Additionally, Shuko Yoshida will transition roles, becoming an executive officer and chief IR officer for McDonald's Japan Holdings, and a director and executive officer responsible for financial operations at McDonald's Company (Japan), effective September 16, 2025. She previously served as a director, executive officer, and chief financial officer for McDonald's Company (Japan).

The company also announced the resignation of Ellen Kaya as an audit & supervisory board member, effective October 1, 2025, due to personal reasons. McDonald's Japan Holdings confirmed that the number of audit & supervisory board members remains compliant with laws and regulations after her departure.