The Wendy's Company Names Ken Cook Chief Financial Officer

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DUBLIN, Ohio, Nov. 18, 2024 // PRNewswire // -- The Wendy's Company today announced the appointment of Ken Cook as Chief Financial Officer, effective December 2, 2024. He will report to President and Chief Executive Officer Kirk Tanner and serve on the Wendy's Senior Leadership Team. Cook will succeed Gunther Plosch who has served as Chief Financial Officer since 2016 and will depart the Company at the end of the year after a transition with Cook.

Cook most recently served as Head of Financial Planning and Analysis at United Parcel Service and joins Wendy's with 20 years of experience in roles with increasing responsibility across the Finance organization. In prior roles at UPS, Cook served as Chief Financial Officer for the U.S. Domestic segment, leading the financial planning and execution for the company's largest business unit, and previously held leadership roles in Investor Relations and Treasury, along with more than three years as the CFO of South Asia.

"I am excited for the opportunity to lead the Finance organization of Wendy's as this iconic brand embarks on an accelerated growth journey," said Ken Cook. "I look forward to working with the talented Wendy's system and franchise community to drive profitable growth for our restaurants, teams, and shareowners."

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SOURCE The Wendy’s Company

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