Wendy's has appointed restaurant industry veteran Robert Wright as president and CEO, effective May 21.
Wright replaces interim CEO Kenneth Cook, who took over after previous CEO Kirk Tanner left for Hershey.
Wright previously served as CEO of Potbelly Corp and held senior roles at Wendy's, Charleys Philly Steaks, and Domino's.
The change follows reports that activist investor Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management is exploring a bid to take Wendy's private.












