TOKYO—McDonald's Japan named a Canadian woman to take the helm Tuesday, an extremely rare appointment in a nation where locally born, graying men dominate the business world. Sarah Casanova, 48, a veteran of the hamburger chain's global operations, replaced Eiko Harada, who will remain as the head of the firm's holding company, McDonald's Japan Holdings. McDonald's Japan is struggling to improve its sagging earnings as the Japanese market for casual dining continues to shrink. The appointment of a female chief executive officer at the operating company should help enhance diversity at the company's board, Harada said in a statement. ...
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