30. Arosha Wijemuni

Company: McDonald’s Middle East Development Company
Designation: Corporate Vice President – EMEA Business Unit
Nationality: Sri Lankan
Global Headquarters: U.S.
Sector: Food and Beverages

Wijemuni has over 30 years of industry experience and is currently responsible for managing 37 markets across 36 countries in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. He oversees the operations, training, brand, franchising, security, and business expansion across the region. Globally, McDonald’s recorded $5.9 billion in revenues and $1.8 billion in net income in Q1 2023.