One fast-food president is out, another is in
Wendy's US president Pete Suerken steps down, replaced by COO
· Restaurant Business· August 24, 2026
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Pete Suerken
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Wendy's U.S. president departs to lead supply chain co-op
Wendy's U.S. president Pete Suerken departs to lead supply chain co-op
· QSR Web· August 20, 2026
Wendy’s revives COO position
The burger brand is looking for an operations leader to help CEO Robert Wright lead its turnaround after hundreds of closures and six quarters of tumbling traffic.
· Restaurant Dive· August 19, 2026
Wendy’s U.S. president resigns after his position is eliminated
Wendy’s U.S. President Pete Suerken is stepping down following a corporate restructuring that eliminated his role in favor of a chief operating officer position.
· Nation's Restaurant News· August 17, 2026
The Wendy's Company Names Pete Suerken President, U.S.
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.
· Franchising.com· July 23, 2025