I do what I do because I like the rewards from winning (and challenges from occasionally losing) at retail and love doing what goes into growing businesses and building brands. People…. whether consumers, work mates, or my family, are the reason I get up every morning. Being able to directly and indirectly impact their lives in a positive way and influence the way they think and behave is incredibly satisfying, professionally and personally.Professionally, during my career I have sought roles which provide the opportunity to do that at scale with multiple geographies and cultures. Every day I am constantly challenged by how to add more value to their lives, especially in a world where the rules for engagement are changing faster than ever before.It’s a challenge that I enjoyed sharing with the diverse range of people I led, motivated and/or listened to throughout the McDonald's System of corporate employees, franchisees, suppliers/agencies and of course our customers themselves.This has led me to develop strong interpersonal, communication, strategic and general management skills. I have a thorough understanding of how to connect with people across different cultures and believe that the most important word for growing businesses, building brands and raising kids is “why”.