McDonald's Switzerland: Managing Director killed in an accident
Martin Knoll, Managing Director of McDonald’s Switzerland, died last Friday in a mountain biking accident. The Austrian had been with the fast-food chain since 1993. In 2003, he took over as Managing Director of the Swiss operations.
Martin Knoll, Managing Director of McDonald's Switzerland, was killed in a tragic mountain bike accident last Friday. He lost his balance and fell down a steep slope. He succumbed to his injuries on the spot. Martin Knoll is survived by his wife and two children.
Knoll started as Marketing Manager of McDonald's Austria in 1993. In 1997, he was promoted to Managing Director of McDonald's Austria. Four years later, the Austrian was appointed Vice President Marketing Central Europe/Central Asia and was responsible for marketing in 18 countries. In May 2003, Martin Knoll took over the business in Switzerland as Managing Director of McDonald's Switzerland.
His successor will be decided internally, the company announced on Sunday. The six-strong management team at McDonald's Switzerland is currently continuing to run the day-to-day business.
Knoll started as Marketing Manager of McDonald's Austria in 1993. In 1997, he was promoted to Managing Director of McDonald's Austria. Four years later, the Austrian was appointed Vice President Marketing Central Europe/Central Asia and was responsible for marketing in 18 countries. In May 2003, Martin Knoll took over the business in Switzerland as Managing Director of McDonald's Switzerland.
His successor will be decided internally, the company announced on Sunday. The six-strong management team at McDonald's Switzerland is currently continuing to run the day-to-day business.
