By Shawn Lim

The chief executive of McDonald’s has been fired after he admitted to having a relationship with an employee.

The relationship between Steve Easterbrook and the employee had been consensual, but it violated company policy and he had shown poor judgement, according to the fast-food giant.

McDonald’s board voted to sack Easterbrook on Friday after a review and will release details of his severance package on Monday.

Easterbrook admitted the relationship in his farewell email to staff, writing: “Given the values of the company, I agree with the board that it is time for me to move on.”

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Source: The Drum