Wendy's leadership changes in 2026: 4 executive moves
This page lists 4 reported executive moves at Wendy's. The latest, on Aug 24, 2026: prnewswire.com reported "THE WENDY'S COMPANY NAMES TARIQ HASSAN CHIEF MARKETING AND CUSTOMER GROWTH OFFICER."
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Executive changes · latest 4
Latest Wendy's executive moves
| Event | Person | What the source reported | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Executive hire | Tariq HassanChief Marketing and Customer Growth Officer | THE WENDY'S COMPANY NAMES TARIQ HASSAN CHIEF MARKETING AND CUSTOMER GROWTH OFFICERThe Wendy's Company has appointed Tariq Hassan to the newly created role of Chief Marketing and Customer Growth Officer. | |
| Executive hire | Steve CirulisChief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer | Wendy's appoints Steve Cirulis Chief Financial and Strategy Officer. | |
| Promotion | michael DeSantisVice President, Human Resources | Up the ranks: The Wendy's Company promotes michael DeSantis to role of Vice President, Human Resources. | |
| Executive hire | Robert D. Wrightpresident and CEO | Wendy's appoints new CEO. |
- THE WENDY'S COMPANY NAMES TARIQ HASSAN CHIEF MARKETING AND CUSTOMER GROWTH OFFICERTariq Hassan, Chief Marketing and Customer Growth Officer
- Wendy's appoints Steve Cirulis Chief Financial and Strategy Officer.Steve Cirulis, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer
- Up the ranks: The Wendy's Company promotes michael DeSantis to role of Vice President, Human Resources.michael DeSantis, Vice President, Human Resources
- Wendy's appoints new CEO.Robert D. Wright, president and CEO
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"signal_types": ["news","sec-8k"],
"signal_subtypes": ["hires","promotes","leaves","retires_from",
"ceoChange","cfoChange"],
"limit": 20
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Source. News reports and SEC 8-K filings about executive appointments and departures.
Method. Stories about the same move within 14 days merge into one row. Names appear only as the source states them.
Data as of .