Ken Cook
Head of Investor Relations
United Parcel Service Inc (UPS)CEO
Wendy's Co (WEN)Personal wealth note: Equibles reports source-backed professional activity and disclosed compensation; it does not estimate personal net worth.
About Ken Cook
Ken Cook is recorded as Head of Investor Relations at United Parcel Service Inc (UPS) and CEO at Wendy's Co (WEN). Wendy's Co reported in an 8-K filed June 23, 2026 that Ken Cook was terminated as employment, effective July 31, 2026. Wendy's Co reported in an 8-K filed July 8, 2025 that Ken Cook was appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective July 18, 2025. The proxy statement of Wendy's Co reports total compensation of $4,503,440 for Ken Cook in fiscal 2025, including a base salary of $698,178. Disclosed compensation is on record for 2 fiscal years. Ken Cook has spoken on 11 earnings calls across 2 companies, most recently for Wendy's Co on February 13, 2026.
“In addition, the Board terminated Mr. Cook’s employment with the Company, without cause, effective as of July 31, 2026.”
“Subsequently, the Board appointed Ken Cook, age 44, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, as Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective July 18, 2025.”
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Head of Investor Relations
Leadership on record at Wendy's Co
Other people whose current roles at this company are on record from its filings.
- 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
- Aaron M. Kale Chief Accounting Officer
Leadership on record at United Parcel Service Inc
Other people whose current roles at this company are on record from its filings.
- Carol Tomé CEO, Board Member
- David P. Abney Chairman
- William Johnson Chairman, Board Member
- William R. Johnson Chairman, Board Member
- Brian Dykes CFO
- Brian M. Dykes CFO
- James J. Barber COO
- Angela Hwang Board Member
- Ann M. Livermore Board Member
- Carol B Tomé Board Member
Executive compensation
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| Fiscal year | Company | Role | Salary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Wendy's Co (WEN) | (Interim CEO and CFO) | $698,178 | $4,503,440 |
| 2024 | Wendy's Co (WEN) | (Interim CEO and CFO) | $46,027 | $702,525 |
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