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Wendy’s names new chief legal officer, U.S. operations leaderWendy’s names new chief legal officer, U.S. operations leader

Company appoints John Min to succeed E.J. Wunsch and promotes Mary Greenlee to ops position.

Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor

September 16, 2024

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Wendy's names John Min as chief legal officer, succeeding E.J. Wunsch in role.The Wendy's Co.

The Wendy’s Co. has named John Min as the company’s chief legal officer, succeeding E.J. Wunsch in the position, the company said Monday.

The Dublin, Ohio-based, quick-service burger company also announced the promotion of Mary Greenlee to senior vice president of U.S. operations.

“These appointments represent the continued evolution of the company's leadership structure to drive accountability and accelerate growth,” the company said in a statement.

Min will report to Kirk Tanner, Wendy’s president and CEO, and succeeds Wunsch, who was named Wendy’s president in June. Greenlee will report to Abigail Pringle, who serves as Wendy’s president for the U.S.

"I'm pleased to welcome John and Mary to the Wendy's team," Tanner said in a statement. "John's proven track record of managing complex commercial transactions, his extensive background in legal strategy and corporate governance, and his unique global experience will be invaluable as we look to further solidify our development plans.

“Mary brings significant experience managing franchise relationships, generating significant market expansion, and driving innovation from her career in the QSR industry, which align perfectly with our growth pillars,” Tanner said.

Min most recently served as senior vice president, chief legal officer and secretary of Kellanova following the separation of Kellogg Co. into two companies. Min will oversee Wendy's global legal department, guiding Wendy's legal strategy and operations as well as managing global risk and compliance functions.

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Greenlee will oversee the performance of Wendy's company and franchise operations to support the brand's strategic growth initiatives, including continuing to drive the restaurant economic model and building out the company's U.S. footprint.

"This is an exciting opportunity to join an iconic brand," Min said in a statement.

Wendy’s has more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide.

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Ron Ruggless

Senior Editor, Nation’s Restaurant News / Restaurant Hospitality

Ron Ruggless serves as a senior editor for Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN.com) and Restaurant Hospitality (Restaurant-Hospitality.com) online and print platforms. He joined NRN in 1992 after working 10 years in various roles at the Dallas Times Herald newspaper, including restaurant critic, assistant business editor, food editor and lifestyle editor. He also edited several printings of the Zagat Dining Guide for Dallas-Fort Worth, and his articles and photographs have appeared in Food & Wine, Food Network and Self magazines. 

Ron Ruggless’ areas of expertise include foodservice mergers, acquisitions, operations, supply chain, research and development and marketing. 

Ron Ruggless is a frequent moderator and panelist at industry events ranging from the Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators (MUFSO) conference to RestaurantSpaces, the Council of Hospitality and Restaurant Trainers, the National Restaurant Association’s Marketing Executives Group, local restaurant associations and the Horeca Professional Expo in Madrid, Spain.

Ron Ruggless’ experience:

Regional and Senior Editor, Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality (1992 to present)

Features Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1989-1991)

Restaurant Critic and Food Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1987-1988)

Editing Roles – Dallas Times Herald (1982-1987)

Editing Roles – Charlotte (N.C.) Observer (1980-1982)

Editing Roles – Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald (1978-1980)

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