logo
Intelligence
Tracking
Tools
logo
Intelligence
Tracking
Tools

Wendy’s Hires Kirk Tanner As President and CEO, Todd Penegor To Depart

Aug 26, 2024•over 1 year ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Wendy's

Kirk Tanner
DublinFood and BeverageE Commerce

Description

Wendy’s has hired Kirk Tanner as its new president and CEO, effective February 5th, taking over from Todd Penegor, who will be leaving the company and board of directors. Kirk Tanner brings over 30 years of experience in beverages, snack foods, and food service categories, most recently serving as the CEO of North American Beverages at PepsiCo.

Company Information

Company

Wendy's

Location

Dublin, Ohio, United States

About

Wendy’s is an American international fast food restaurant chain founded by Dave Thomas on November 15, 1969, in Columbus, Ohio. The company moved its headquarters to Dublin, Ohio, on January 29, 2006. As of December 31, 2018, Wendy’s was the world's third-largest hamburger fast-food chain with 6,711 locations, following Burger King and McDonald's.

Related People

Sign in to view contact details

Sign in to view contact details

Sign in to view contact details

Executive Insights

Based on hiring data
New executive impact window
87% of new executives make significant technology decisions within first 100 days
Budget influence
C-level executives control 73% of technology spending decisions
Transformation catalyst
65% of new senior hires launch digital transformation initiatives
Vendor review timeline
New executives typically review existing vendors within 6 months