The Wendy's Company Appoints Arthur Winkleblack Chairman of the Board
The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) has announced significant changes to its Board of Directors. Arthur B. Winkleblack has been appointed as the new non-executive Chairman of the Board, succeeding Nelson Peltz, who has been named Chairman Emeritus. Winkleblack, who has served as Lead Independent Director since October 2023 and has been a board member since 2016, will also chair the Executive Committee.
Peltz, who has been non-executive Chairman since 2007, is stepping down to focus on other board commitments and Trian's future activities. Trian Fund Management, L.P., led by Peltz, owns approximately 15.3% of Wendy's outstanding shares. CEO Kirk Tanner expressed gratitude for Peltz's contributions and confidence in working with Winkleblack in his new role.
La Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) ha annunciato importanti cambiamenti nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione. Arthur B. Winkleblack è stato nominato nuovo Presidente non esecutivo del Consiglio, succedendo a Nelson Peltz, che è stato nominato Presidente Emerito. Winkleblack, che ha ricoperto il ruolo di Direttore Indipendente Capo da ottobre 2023 ed è membro del consiglio dal 2016, presiederà anche il Comitato Esecutivo.
Peltz, che è stato Presidente non esecutivo dal 2007, si dimette per concentrarsi su altri impegni nel consiglio e sulle future attività di Trian. Trian Fund Management, L.P., guidata da Peltz, possiede circa 15,3% delle azioni in circolazione di Wendy's. Il CEO Kirk Tanner ha espresso gratitudine per i contributi di Peltz e fiducia nel collaborare con Winkleblack nel suo nuovo ruolo.
La compañía Wendy's (Nasdaq: WEN) ha anunciado cambios significativos en su Junta Directiva. Arthur B. Winkleblack ha sido nombrado nuevo Presidente no ejecutivo de la Junta, sucediendo a Nelson Peltz, quien ha sido nombrado Presidente Emérito. Winkleblack, que ha sido Director Independiente Principal desde octubre de 2023 y ha sido miembro de la junta desde 2016, también presidirá el Comité Ejecutivo.
Peltz, quien ha sido Presidente no ejecutivo desde 2007, está renunciando para concentrarse en otros compromisos de la junta y en las futuras actividades de Trian. Trian Fund Management, L.P., dirigido por Peltz, posee aproximadamente 15,3% de las acciones en circulación de Wendy's. El CEO Kirk Tanner expresó su agradecimiento por las contribuciones de Peltz y confianza en trabajar con Winkleblack en su nuevo puesto.
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La société Wendy's (Nasdaq : WEN) a annoncé des changements significatifs au sein de son Conseil d'Administration. Arthur B. Winkleblack a été nommé nouveau Président non exécutif du Conseil, succédant à Nelson Peltz, qui a été nommé Président Émérite. Winkleblack, qui exerce la fonction de Directeur Indépendant Principal depuis octobre 2023 et membre du conseil depuis 2016, présidera également le Comité Exécutif.
Peltz, qui est Président non exécutif depuis 2007, démissionne pour se concentrer sur d'autres engagements au sein du conseil et aux futures activités de Trian. Trian Fund Management, L.P., dirigé par Peltz, détient environ 15,3% des actions en circulation de Wendy's. Le CEO Kirk Tanner a exprimé sa gratitude pour les contributions de Peltz et sa confiance dans la collaboration avec Winkleblack dans son nouveau rôle.
Die Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) hat bedeutende Veränderungen in ihrem Vorstand angekündigt. Arthur B. Winkleblack wurde zum neuen nicht geschäftsführenden Vorsitzenden des Vorstands ernannt und übernimmt das Amt von Nelson Peltz, der zum Ehrenvorsitzenden ernannt wurde. Winkleblack, der seit Oktober 2023 als leitender unabhängiger Direktor tätig ist und seit 2016 im Vorstand sitzt, wird auch den Exekutivausschuss leiten.
Peltz, der seit 2007 nicht geschäftsführender Vorsitzender ist, tritt zurück, um sich auf andere Vorstandsverpflichtungen und die zukünftigen Aktivitäten von Trian zu konzentrieren. Trian Fund Management, L.P., unter der Leitung von Peltz, besitzt etwa 15,3% der ausstehenden Aktien von Wendy's. CEO Kirk Tanner drückte seine Dankbarkeit für Peltz' Beiträge aus und äußerte Vertrauen in die Zusammenarbeit mit Winkleblack in seiner neuen Rolle.
- Appointment of experienced board member Arthur Winkleblack as new Chairman, ensuring continuity in leadership
- Retention of Nelson Peltz as Chairman Emeritus, maintaining his strategic input
- Majority independent Board with fully independent key committees, promoting good governance
- Departure of long-time Chairman Nelson Peltz from active board role
- Potential loss of direct operational influence from major shareholder (Trian Fund Management) in day-to-day governance
Nelson Peltz Appointed Chairman Emeritus
Winkleblack has served as Lead Independent Director since October 2023 and has been a member of the Board since 2016. He also serves as Chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and as a member of the Audit Committee, where he is a past Chairman. Mr. Winkleblack has also been appointed as Chairman of the Executive Committee.
Peltz has served as non-executive Chairman of the Board since 2007. He is stepping down to devote more time to his other board commitments and Trian's future activities.
Kirk Tanner, Wendy's CEO, said: "We are immensely grateful to Nelson for his many contributions to Wendy's over the years. Nelson has been an effective and collaborative Ieader, and Wendy's has greatly benefited from his strategic vision and operational skills. I wish him the best with his other commitments and look forward to continuing to work with him as a significant Wendy's shareholder."
Tanner added: "I am excited to work with Art in his new role and am confident that the entire Board and management team will continue to work together to drive progress against the Company's strategic growth priorities. We benefit greatly from our Board structure and composition, which includes a majority independent Board, fully independent key Board committees, substantial shareholder involvement, a combination of both tenure and board refreshment, and deep and diverse skills, experience and perspectives that span a broad range of industries."
Peltz, CEO and a Founding Partner of Trian Fund Management, L.P., a multi-billion asset firm which, with its affiliates, beneficially owns approximately
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