• Wendy’s named Aaron M. Kale chief accounting officer, effective June 8, 2026.
• Kale is vice president of tax since April 2019; he has provided interim leadership for accounting since July 2025.
• Chief accounting officer Suzanne M. Thuerk plans to resign to pursue an opportunity outside restaurants; she will stay in a non-executive role until July 10, 2026.
• Kale joined Wendy’s in 2012, previously held several tax leadership roles; earlier worked at L Brands and PwC; he is a CPA.

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