Brian Rice

As Executive Vice President and Global Chief Information Officer for McDonald’s, Brian Rice oversees the global technology organization that powers interactions with 64+ million customers per day and supports 1.7 million team members across more than 44,000 restaurants worldwide. His team is pioneering new frontiers in digital to transform the McDonald’s experience into an unforgettable and personalized journey for every person. In doing so, they are driving a once‑in‑a‑generation digital transformation for one of the world’s most iconic brands. Brian has led enterprise technology teams for some of the world’s most well-known brands, including Kellogg’s, Mars, and General Motors. Prior to joining the McDonald’s family, he served as Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer and Global Business Services for Cardinal Health, where he modernized technology platforms and service delivery capabilities, fortifying the organization’s position as an industry leader in digital. A strong believer in the role technology plays in shaping modern commerce, Brian also serves on the Board of Directors for Albertsons Companies, contributing his perspective on digital innovation, customer experience, and enterprise transformation.  Today, Brian leads the McDonald’s technology organization to deliver on McDonald’s Next growth strategy. Through this strategy, his team is helping build the platforms and capabilities that power growth, scale innovation, and shape the future of the McDonald’s experience worldwide.