MUMBAI: McDonald's India- north & east on Tuesday appointed Rajeev Ranjan as chief operating officer and Rajeev Goel as chief financial officer of the company. Both will step into their respective roles with immediate effect, following the retirement of Connaught Plaza Restaurants Pvt Ltd (CPRL) head Robert Hunghanfoo a statement said.

They would report to CPRL chairman and developmental licensee Sanjeev Agrawal.

Ranjan, who is an industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience in FMCG and the food and beverage industry, has been tasked with leading McDonald’s restaurant operations, marketing, supply chain and quality assurance and Information Technology in the north and east region.

“With his experience in building high-performing teams and delivering growth, he will also take a central role in aligning employee processes and systems to match company’s plans while driving growth in the core business and strengthening the brand’s reputation,” the company said in a press release.

Meanwhile, Goel will lead the financial strategy, development and legal activities, restaurant modernisation and expansion to support sustainable, long-term growth for McDonald’s brand in the north and east region.

McDonald's restaurants in north and east of India are operated by CPRL, which has the licence for the region.