In Australia, a high-performing tech leader at McDonald's, Ms van Moerkerken, has filed a lawsuit alleging sex discrimination against senior executives within the company. She claims to have experienced a hostile work environment characterized by intimidating and belittling behavior from male leaders, particularly after the promotions of Mr Foti and Mr Bromfield in 2024. Ms van Moerkerken's court filing details instances of being undermined in meetings and feeling targeted for raising concerns about workplace culture. McDonald's has denied these allegations, asserting that no such culture exists in the Technology department and that her account of events is inaccurate. The proceedings have not yet reached a resolution, and independent confirmation of the claims remains limited.