Manish Yadav

Manish Yadav is an experienced corporate lawyer who currently serves as the General Counsel and Corporate Vice President of International Development Licensing Markets at McDonald's. In this role, they are responsible for overseeing the legal affairs of the company's operations in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Europe.

Before joining McDonald's, Yadav worked as a lawyer for several different companies, including CITIC, China's largest state-owned conglomerate. Manish has also been involved in the development and implementation of the company's re-franchising strategy, which has seen ownership changes in more than 8 markets.

Yadav is a skilled negotiator and has successfully resolved several complex litigation cases involving multiple jurisdictions. Manish is known for their innovative strategies and solutions that minimize business and brand disruption while maximizing financial impact.

Manish Yadav's educational career includes a Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law, an MBA in finance from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor of Commerce with honors in accounting from Delhi University.

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