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Cătălin serves as the Restaurant Manager at McDonald’s Iași, Romania, and has been a dedicated part of the team for over 17 years. In 2024, he received the Ray Kroc Award for his leadership and dedication to McDonald’s values. This award also acknowledges the exceptional performance of the McDonald’s Iași Drive Thru team. Cătălin continues to inspire his team, creating a positive and inclusive environment that makes McDonald’s Iași a great place to work.

Anna serves as the Restaurant Manager at McDonald’s Heraklion, Crete. In 2023, she won the Ray Kroc Award for her strong leadership in managing two seasonal restaurants, consistently delivering top operational and financial results. Beyond daily operations, Anna provides personalised training and creates a positive team environment. She is a key asset to the brand and company, with a strong focus on food safety and active community involvement.

Natalja serves as the Restaurant Manager of the McDonald’s restaurant in Lasnamäe, Estonia, a role she has held since December 2019. With a McDonald’s career starting in 1998, she has earned her place among the top 1% of McDonald’s Restaurant Managers worldwide thanks to her years of service and commitment. Her leadership has been key in achieving excellent results in finance, team engagement, and customer satisfaction at our Tallinn location.

Nataļja serves as the Restaurant Manager at McDonald’s Akropole in Rīga. Since joining in 2019, Nataļja has shown exceptional performance, consistently achieving outstanding results in finance, people management, and customer experience. Nataļja’s leadership is rooted in her commitment to her team, maintaining a strong balance between employee well-being and operational success. Her dedication continues to foster a positive environment and drive success at McDonald’s Akropole.

Estera serves as the Restaurant Manager at McDonald’s Svajone in Lithuania, where she has been instrumental in shaping a vibrant atmosphere since 2019. She has brought strong leadership and enthusiasm to her role, building a cohesive and successful team. With a McDonald’s career starting in 1999, Estera’s work ethic reflects the company’s core values of service, inclusion, integrity, community, and family, demonstrating that true success comes from the positive influence we have on others.

Laura serves as the Restaurant Manager at McDonald’s Malta International Airport, where she has overseen Malta’s largest McDonald’s restaurant since 2019. Her recognition as a Ray Kroc Award winner in 2023 highlights her as one of the top 1% of McDonald’s managers worldwide and celebrates her 18 years with the company. Laura’s positive attitude and strong management skills keep her team motivated and successful, following her previous recognitions of the Restaurant Manager Award in 2019 and the Restaurant of the Year in 2021.