Wendy's Co
Current role
WEN
Pete Suerken
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About Pete Suerken
Wendy's Co reported in an 8-K filed August 17, 2026 that Pete Suerken resigned as President, U.S., effective August 31, 2026. Wendy's Co reported in an 8-K filed July 22, 2025 that Pete Suerken was appointed President, U.S., effective July 22, 2025. The proxy statement of Wendy's Co reports total compensation of $3,476,162 for Pete Suerken in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $328,767.
“On August 14, 2026, Pete Suerken, President, U.S. of The Wendy's Company ("Wendy's" or the "Company"), notified the Company of his intention to resign from the Company to become the President and Chief Executive Officer of Quality Supply Chain Co-op, Inc. ("QSCC"), the independent purchasing cooperative for the Wendy's system.”
“In connection with the appointment of Pete Suerken as President, U.S. of the Company, effective July 22, 2025 (the "Effective Date"), Abigail E. Pringle will cease to be President, U.S. of the Company as of the Effective Date and on July 21, 2025, her employment with the Company was terminated, without cause, effective as of August 15, 2025.”
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Affiliation history
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Wendy's Co (WEN)
SEC 8-K
Current2025-07-22–present
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Wendy's Co (WEN)
Proxy statement
Start not stated–2026-08-31
Company network
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Leadership on record at Wendy's Co
Other people whose current roles at this company are on record from its filings.
- Ken Cook CEO
- Kirk Tanner CEO, Board Member
- Robert D. Wright CEO, Board Member
- Todd A CEO
- Todd Penegor CEO, Board Member
- Arthur B. Winkleblack Chairman, Board Member
- Gunther Plosch CFO
- Kenneth Cook CFO
- Steven W. Cirulis CFO
- Matthew P. Spessard CIO
Executive compensation
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| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Wendy's Co (WEN) | (President, U.S.) | $328,767 | $3,476,162 |
Recent activity
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