10 Wendy's executives
President and Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer, President International and Chief Legal Officer are among the current titles held by these Wendy's executives. A reader can learn how executives lead Wendy's from people who have held the role.
Professionals to explore
Coley O'Brien
LinkedInExperience: Chief People Officer · The Wendy's Company
Coley O'Brien is a former Chief People Officer of The Wendy's Company, a role held from March 2018 to May 2026, and has been EVP, CHRO at Builders FirstSource since May 2026. Coley O'Brien was Vice President, Human Resources and Field Capability at The Wendy's Company from August 2013 to March 2018.
Dennis Hecker
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President Quality Assurance · The Wendy's Company
Dennis Hecker is Senior Vice President Quality Assurance at The Wendy's Company, a current row the profile dates from November 1980 with no end date, based in Columbus, Ohio. The profile headline reads Senior Vice President Quality Assurance at Wendys International.
E.J. Wunsch
LinkedInExperience: President International · The Wendy's Company
E.J. Wunsch has been President International at The Wendy's Company since June 2024, based in the Columbus, Ohio area. E.J. Wunsch was Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary at The Wendy's Company from October 2016 to June 2024 and Vice President and General Counsel at Procter & Gamble from July 2015 to October 2016.
John Min
LinkedInExperience: Chief Legal Officer and Secretary · The Wendy's Company
John Min has been Chief Legal Officer and Secretary at The Wendy's Company since September 2024, based in Hinsdale, Illinois. John Min was SVP, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Kellanova from October 2023 to June 2024 and Chief Legal Officer Designate at Kellogg Company from January 2023 to October 2023.
Liliana Esposito
LinkedInExperience: Chief Corporate Affairs Officer · The Wendy's Company
Liliana Esposito has been Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at The Wendy's Company since February 2021, based in Dublin, Ohio, and was Chief Communications Officer there from June 2014 to February 2023. Liliana Esposito was VP, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs at Dean Foods from January 2012 to March 2014.
Matt Spessard
LinkedInExperience: Chief Information Officer · The Wendy's Company
Matt Spessard has been Chief Information Officer at The Wendy's Company since February 2024. Matt Spessard was SVP & Global Chief Technology Officer at The Wendy's Company from August 2022 to February 2024, and the profile says the CIO role covers all aspects of Wendy's global technology efforts.
Pete Suerken
LinkedInExperience: Former President, U.S. · The Wendy's Company
Pete Suerken is a former President, U.S. at The Wendy's Company, a role held from July 2025 to August 2026, and has been President & CEO at Quality Supply Chain Co-op, Inc. since September 2026. Pete Suerken also held the President & CEO role at Quality Supply Chain Co-op from January 2021 to July 2025.
Robert "Bob" Wright
LinkedInExperience: President and Chief Executive Officer · The Wendy's Company
Robert "Bob" Wright has been President and Chief Executive Officer at The Wendy's Company since May 2026 and a Member Board of Directors at The Wendy's Company since May 2026. The profile also lists current board seats at El Pollo Loco, Inc. and Xenia since January 2026, based in Marco Island, Florida.
Steve Cirulis
LinkedInExperience: Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer · The Wendy's Company
Steve Cirulis has been Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer at The Wendy's Company since June 2026. Steve Cirulis held the same title at Potbelly Sandwich Works from April 2020 to December 2025 and was Senior Vice President, Strategy at Panera Bread from April 2017 to June 2018.
Todd Penegor
LinkedInExperience: President & Chief Executive Officer · The Wendy's Company
Todd Penegor is a former President & Chief Executive Officer of The Wendy's Company, a role held from May 2016 to February 2024, and was President and Chief Financial Officer there from January 2016 to May 2016. Todd Penegor has been President & CEO at Papa Johns since August 2024.
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