Wendy's Chairman Nelson Peltz resigns board; Arthur Winkleblack named Chairman

Wendy's Co

Nelson Peltz resigned from Wendy's Board effective Sept 6, 2024 to focus on Trian Fund Management and other board commitments.
Peltz appointed Chairman Emeritus; he was non-executive Chairman since 2007 and Trian owns ~15.3% of WEN shares.
Arthur Winkleblack, previously Lead Independent Director, appointed non-executive Chairman and Chairman of Executive Committee.
Board size reduced from 12 to 11 directors; Peter W. May and Matthew H. Peltz remain as Senior Vice Chairman and Vice Chairman.
CEO Kirk Tanner expressed confidence in Winkleblack and noted Peltz's continued support as a significant shareholder.

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Appointed

Arthur B. Winkleblack

Chairman of the Board

WEN · Wendy's Co

Effective: 2024-09-06
Filed: September 6, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

designated Arthur B. Winkleblack as Chairman of the Board

Departed

Nelson Peltz

Chairman of the Board

WEN · Wendy's Co

Effective: 2024-09-06
Successor: Arthur B. Winkleblack
Filed: September 6, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

On September 6, 2024, Nelson Peltz informed The Wendy’s Company (the “Company”) and its Board of Directors (the “Board”) of his resignation from the Board, effective immediately

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Arthur B. Winkleblack was appointed as Chairman of the Board at Wendy's Co.

Action: appointed
Role: Chairman of the Board

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designated Arthur B. Winkleblack as Chairman of the Board

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Nelson Peltz resigned as Chairman of the Board at Wendy's Co.

Action: resigned
Role: Chairman of the Board

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On September 6, 2024, Nelson Peltz informed The Wendy’s Company (the “Company”) and its Board of Directors (the “Board”) of his resignation from the Board, effective immediately

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