Wendy’s taps Pete Suerken to lead US operations
Suerken will report to interim CEO Ken Cook and join the senior leadership team.
Wendy’s has appointed Pete Suerken as its President for US operations, succeeding Abigail Pringle, who is set to depart the company after a brief handover period.
Suerken will report to interim CEO Ken Cook and serve on the Wendy's Senior Leadership Team.
Suerken has served as President and CEO of Wendy's Quality Supply Chain Co-op (QSCC), the independent purchasing cooperative for the Wendy's system, since 2021.
QSCC works closely with Company operators and franchisees, leading supply chain and distribution activities for Wendy's restaurants globally.
Before joining QSCC, Suerken served as president of Resin Technology Inc., a packaging and materials provider.
Suerken spent also 13 years at Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, the co-op of Yum! Brands.
