• Wendy's appointed Steve Cirulis chief financial officer, chief strategy officer, effective June 23, 2026; he reports to CEO Bob Wright.
• Cirulis succeeds Ken Cook, CFO since 2024; Cook will stay in an advisory role through July to support the transition.
• Cirulis was CFO, chief strategy officer at Potbelly; previously held senior finance, strategy roles at Panera Bread, McDonald's, Gap.

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