July 13/Oak Brook, Ill./Marketwire -- McDonald's USA announced that Karen Wells, vice president, U.S. Strategy and Menu, will take on an expanded role focusing on U.S. nutrition. In this newly expanded role, as vice president of U.S. Nutrition and Menu Strategy, Wells will be responsible for all aspects of U.S. menu innovation, as well as nutrition strategy for McDonald's 14,000 U.S. restaurants. Wells will continue to report to Jan Fields, president, McDonald's USA.
"Nutrition plays an important role in McDonald's menu development," said Fields. "Providing our customers with an array of wholesome food and beverage offerings that meet a variety of dietary needs continues to be a priority for McDonald's and our customers. Having Karen take on this expanded role ensures nutrition is fully integrated into our menu development strategy, as well as provides the senior leadership oversight responsibility and accountability to keep nutrition as a key priority and business driver for long-term business results," added Fields.