Ed Rensi Explained

Ed Rensi
Nationality:American
Education:Ohio State University
Occupation:Businessman
Known For:President and CEO of McDonald's USA from 1991 to 1997
Spouse:Barbara Tyrrell Rensi

Edward H. Rensi (born 1944) is an American businessman who was president and CEO of McDonald's USA from 1991 to 1997. He has been chairman of FAT Brands since October 2017.

Early life

Rensi has a bachelor's degree in business education from Ohio State University.[1]

Career

Rensi started working for McDonald's in 1966, as "a grill man and part-time manager trainee" in Columbus, Ohio, rising to restaurant manager within a year.[2]

He was president and CEO of McDonald's USA from 1991 to 1997, and is "credited with development of chicken McNuggets and numerous other innovations".[1]

From October 1998 to 2011, Rensi was owner, chairman and CEO of Team Rensi Motorsports, a NASCAR car racing team.[1]

Rensi was interim CEO of Famous Dave's from February 2014 to June 2015.[1] [3] He has been chairman of FAT Brands, since October 2017.

Personal life

Rensi and his wife Barbara live in Oak Brook, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Edward H. Rensi . Edward H. Rensi: Executive Profile & Biography . Bloomberg . 2017-05-02.
  2. Web site: Ed Rensi | Bio | Premiere Motivational Speakers Bureau . Premierespeakers.com . 2017-05-02.
  3. Web site: He Made McDonald's a Powerhouse in the '90s. Now Famous Dave's Has Him at the Helm -. Friedman. Nickey. 2014-02-15. The Motley Fool. en. 2019-03-14.