Vice president general counsel and company secretary | McDonald's Australia
Craig Cawood
Vice president general counsel and company secretary | McDonald's Australia
Senior vice president, general counsel, franchise relationship officer | McDonald's
Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Franchise Relationship Officer | McDonalds Australia
As vice president, general counsel and company secretary, Craig Cawood works closely with several different arms of the global brand’s national business. He is responsible for all legal matters in Australia and New Zealand. Singled out by sources for his ‘innovation’ and ‘cutting-edge industry knowledge’, Cawood has supported initiatives such as Australia’s rollout of self-service booths. He is also praised for his relationship-building skills and positive approach to managing teams. Cawood is highly experienced in the fast food industry, having previously managed Asia Pacific legal operations for American company Yum!, responsible for the likes of Taco Bell and Pizza Hut. He also worked for global footwear and fashion accessory manufacturer, BATA, and practised at Baker & McKenzie and Corrs Chambers Westgarth in Sydney.