Leadership & Pay ·
The Wendy's Company announced the appointment of Robert D. Wright as President and Chief Executive Officer
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The Wendy's Company announced the appointment of Robert D. Wright as President and Chief Executive Officer. Concurrently, the Compensation and Human Capital Committee approved a one-time restricted stock unit award with a grant date fair value of $500,000 for E.J. Wunsch, President of International. The award is effective August 11, 2026, and vests in substantially equal installments on the first two anniversaries of the grant date, subject to continued employment. The Wendy's Company operates in the quick-service restaurant industry, owning, operating, and franchising Wendy's restaurants globally.