Joanna Lepore

Jo is a strategist who leads foresight and the exploration of new capabilities globally for McDonald’s. Jo helps to future proof the strategies of one of the world’s best known brands, with humans at the center. Prior to McDonald’s, Jo co-created a new strategic futures function within Mars Wrigley’s global organization. An advocate for curiosity and differentiated thinking, Jo created and hosts the Looking Outside podcast to explore fresh business ideas. Guests include thought leaders from the marketing, innovation and foresight fields. In 2024, Jo founded FIG, a network for futures professionals making an impact within corporate foresight.