Wendy's names Aaron M. Kale as new Chief Accounting Officer; Thuerk resigns

Wendy's Co

Suzanne M. Thuerk, Chief Accounting Officer, resigns effective June 7, 2026 to pursue outside opportunity.
Aaron M. Kale appointed CAO and Vice President – Tax effective June 8, 2026.
Kale previously VP-Tax since April 2019 and interim accounting lead since July 2025; joined Wendy's in 2012.
Thuerk will remain in non-executive capacity until July 10, 2026 to support transition.
Kale is a CPA with prior roles at L Brands and PricewaterhouseCoopers.

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Departed

Suzanne M. Thuerk

Chief Accounting Officer

WEN · Wendy's Co

Effective: 2026-06-07
Successor: Aaron M. Kale
Filed: June 9, 2026, 4:17 PM ET

On June 4, 2026, Suzanne M. Thuerk, Chief Accounting Officer (principal accounting officer) of The Wendy’s Company (the “Company”), provided notice to the Company of her intention to resign from the Company to pursue an opportunity outside the restaurant space.

Appointed

Aaron M. Kale

Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President – Tax

WEN · Wendy's Co

Effective: 2026-06-08
Filed: June 9, 2026, 4:17 PM ET

on June 7, 2026, Aaron M. Kale, currently Vice President – Tax, was appointed as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President – Tax (principal accounting officer), effective as of June 8, 2026.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Suzanne M. Thuerk resigned as Chief Accounting Officer at Wendy's Co.

Action: resigned
Role: Chief Accounting Officer

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On June 4, 2026, Suzanne M. Thuerk, Chief Accounting Officer (principal accounting officer) of The Wendy’s Company (the “Company”), provided notice to the Company of her intention to resign from the Company to pursue an opportunity outside the restaurant space.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Aaron M. Kale was appointed as Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President – Tax at Wendy's Co.

Action: appointed
Role: Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President – Tax

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on June 7, 2026, Aaron M. Kale, currently Vice President – Tax, was appointed as the Company’s Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President – Tax (principal accounting officer), effective as of June 8, 2026.

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