Beth Hart
Chief Sustainability & Social Impact Officer at McDonald's
McDonald's•United States
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Beth Hart is the Chief Sustainability & Social Impact Officer at McDonald's, where she spearheads initiatives at the intersection of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and business longevity. Her extensive experience – ranging from supply chain management and product development to marketing and procurement – uniquely equips her with the expertise to align people and planet work with business strategy, helping to better serve the communities McDonald’s sources from as well as those it operates in. Beth's career trajectory showcases a dynamic blend of industry leadership and strategic vision. Prior to her current role, she led McDonald's UK&I Supply Chain and Brand Trust strategy, achieving record trust scores and world-class supply chain performance. Her experience at Sainsbury's and Diageo further honed her abilities in category management, sustainable sourcing and innovative product development. With a clear focus on both sustainability and social impact, she champions the integration of people and planet into McDonald’s operations, underscoring the critical role businesses play in shaping a more sustainable and inclusive future.
Career Timeline
- McDonald'sCurrentNov 2018–Present· 7 yrs 10 mos
- Chief Sustainability and Social Impact OfficerCurrentMar 2024–Present
- VP Supply Chain & Brand TrustApr 2020–Mar 2024
- Supply Chain & Sustainability Director, UK & IrelandNov 2018–Apr 2020
- 2023–Aug 2024· 1 yr 7 mos
- Member of the Food & Drink Sector Council2023–Aug 2024
- Sep 2005–Nov 2018· 13 yrs 2 mos
- Director of Agriculture & SourcingMar 2017–Nov 2018
- Director of Product Development & Technology Fresh & Frozen FoodsJun 2010–Mar 2017
- Manager, ProgrammeMar 2010–Jun 2010
- Food & Health Category Manager, Brand MarketingSep 2005–Mar 2010
- Jul 2004–Aug 2005· 1 yr 1 mo
- Global Innovation ManagerJul 2004–Aug 2005
- May 2002–Jun 2004· 2 yrs 1 mo
- Head of Product Development Grocery & Non FoodsMay 2002–Jun 2004
- Sep 1998–May 2002· 3 yrs 8 mos
- European Marketing Manager - Accelerated management development schemeSep 1999–May 2002
- Global Procurement Manager - Accelerated management development schemeSep 1998–Sep 1999
- Sep 1993–Sep 1998· 5 yrs
- Food TechnologistSep 1993–Sep 1998
Education
Bachelor's degree
Food Technology and Processing
University of Reading