Insurance Australia Group (IAG) has appointed former McDonald’s Australia CEO Peter Bush as a non-executive director.

Mr Bush, who was also the President for Pacific, Middle East and Africa with McDonald’s until this year, replaces former IAG chairman James Strong, who retired in August.

IAG Chairman Brian Schwartz says Mr Bush will bring expertise in marketing, brands and consumer behaviour to the board.

“His deep knowledge of evolving customer demand and the drivers behind consumer decisions will be a valuable addition to our board,” he said.

“Mr Bush has also had extensive involvement in the Asian region, a market which is important to IAG’s long-term growth strategy.”