British bikes-to-car parts retailer Halfords has appointed an executive of burger firm McDonald's to be its new boss.
Halfords today named Jill McDonald as its new chief executive with effect from May 11, succeeding Matt Davies, whose departure to take charge of Tesco's UK business was announced in January.
Davies has been credited with reviving the company's fortunes since joining in October 2012, boosting sales by improving stores and customer service. Shares tumbled in January 8 when he announced his departure.
McDonald is currently CEO, UK & President, North West Division, Europe for McDonald's.
She joined the fast food chain in 2006 as chief marketing officer UK & northern Europe and was appointed to her current role in 2010.
Her responsibilities at McDonald's encompass around 3,300 owned and franchised restaurants across seven countries, more than 500 franchisees and over 200,000 staff.
McDonald has also worked at Colgate Palmolive and British Airways in brand management and marketing roles.
Her remuneration package includes an annual basic salary of £500,000 and various bonus entitlements.
