Background
Newman, Gerald was born on May 26, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Morris and Sara (Glaser) Newman.
Restaurant franchise company executive
Newman, Gerald was born on May 26, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Morris and Sara (Glaser) Newman.
Student, Chicago City Junior Colleges, 1951. Student, University Illinois, 1949. Student, Roosevelt University, 1957.
Bookkeeper, Evans Fur Company, Chicago, 1951; controller, Stacy Construction Company, Chicago, 1951-1959; co-owner, accountant, Metropolitan Roofing Company, Chicago, 1959-1961; with, McDonald's Corporation, Oak Brook, Illinois, 1961-1992; vice president, controller, McDonald's Corporation, 1969-1972; executive vice president, McDonald's Corporation, 1972-1980; senior executive vice president, McDonald's Corporation, 1980-1992; also director, McDonald's Corporation. Board directors Family Foods of Holland. Former Chairman of the Board Golden Arches of England.
Advisory board directors DePaul University School Accounting. President, chief executive officer Ronald McDonald Children's Charities, 1984. Past board trustees Spertus College.
Member American Institute Corporation Controllers.
Married Bobbi F. Greenblatt, December 18, 1955. Children: Marc, Jeffrey.