The Wendy's Company announced that Suzanne M. Thuerk, Chief Accounting Officer (principal accounting officer), provided notice to the Company of her intention to resign from the Company to pursue an opportunity outside the restaurant space. Suzanne M. Thuerk will remain with the Company in a non-executive capacity until July 10, 2026 to support the transition to Aaron M. Kale. 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.
Aaron M. Kale, age 49, has served in his current position as Vice President Tax since April 2019 and, since July 2025, has also been providing interim support and leadership to the Company's accounting function. Aaron M. Kale joined the Company in July 2012, serving as Director Global Income Tax Compliance from August 2017 to April 2019, Director International and Property Tax from August 2014 to August 2017 and Director International Tax from July 2012 to August 2014. Prior to joining the Company, Aaron M. Kale held various positions in tax at L Brands Inc. and previously worked in public accounting with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Aaron M. Kale is a certified public accountant.
