Charlie Bell (businessman)

Charles Hamilton Bell
Charlie Bell promoting McDonald's
Born(1960-11-07)7 November 1960
Kingsford, Australia
Died17 January 2005(2005-01-17) (aged 44)
Australia
NationalityAustralian
EducationOur Lady of the Rosary Primary School, Marcellin College Randwick
Occupation(s)President and CEO, McDonald's
TitleOrder of Australia
SpouseLeonie
ChildrenAlex
Parents
  • Charlie (father)
  • Margaret (mother)
WebsiteThe Charlie Bell Scholarship Program

Charles Hamilton "Charlie" Bell AO (7 November 1960 – 17 January 2005) was an Australian business executive. He served as president of the American-based fast-food chain McDonald's from December 2002, and additionally as chief executive officer from April to November 2004. Bell was the first non-American and the youngest person to hold that position.