The Wendys Co - Company Profile
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The following section provides information on The Wendys Co’s senior management, executives, CEO and key decision makers and their roles in the organization. For more insight into The Wendys Co's management and employees, unlock the full data with our company analytics monitoring tool.
Executives
Robert D. Wright
President; Chief Executive Officer; Director Executive BoardMr. Robert D. Wright has been the Chief Executive Officer, Director, and President of the company since May 2026. Previously, he served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Potbelly Corporation. Prior to this, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of the company. Prior to that, he worked at Charleys Philly Steaks, Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc., and Domino's Pizza, Inc.
Peter W. May
Senior Vice Chairman Executive BoardMr. Peter W. May has been the Senior Vice Chairman of the company since 2007. Prior to this, he served in various senior positions at the company and its subsidiaries including President and Chief Operating Officer. He served as a Director of Tiffany & Co. from May 2008 to May 2017; President and Chief Operating Officer of Trian Group, Limited Partnership from January 1989 to April 1993; and President and Chief Operating Officer and Director of Triangle Industries, Inc. from 1983 to December 1988. Presently, he serves as a Director of Mondelez International Inc, President and Founding Partner of Trian Partners, Co-Chairman of the New York Philharmonic, and Trustee of the New-York Historical Society.
Steve Cirulis
Chief Financial Officer; Chief Strategy Officer Senior ManagementMr. Steve Cirulis has been the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer of the company since June 2026. Previously, he was the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer for Potbelly Sandwich Works. Prior to this, Mr. Cirulis held senior strategy and finance roles at Panera Bread, McDonald's, and Gap, Inc.
Suzie Thuerk
Chief Accounting Officer Senior ManagementMs. Suzie Thuerk has been the Chief Accounting Officer of the company since January 2023. Previously, she was the Vice President of Accounting at Wendy's. Prior to this, Ms. Suzie Thuerk worked in financial planning and analysis for Bath & Body Works and held accounting roles at Limited Brands and PwC.
Matthew P. Spessard
Chief Information Officer Senior ManagementMr. Matthew P. Spessard has been the Chief Information Officer of the company since February 2024. Prior to this, he served as Senior Vice President and Global Chief Technology Officer of the company. Previously, he served as the Vice President of Digital and Restaurant Technology of the company. He also held various leadership roles for YUM! Brands, Church’s Chicken, and Braum's Ice Cream & Dairy Stores.
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