Pete Suerken was appointed President, U.S. in July 2025. Prior to joining The Wendy’s Company, Pete was the President & CEO of Wendy’s Quality Supply Chain Co-op (QSCC), the independent purchasing cooperative for the Wendy’s system, since 2021. He has a proven track record of transforming operations, building profitability and leading innovation, spanning more than two decades in the food, beverage and restaurant industries.
Pete’s career accomplishments include driving supply chain, strategic sourcing, procurement, distribution logistics, commodity management and business transformation operations for large enterprise corporations.
Prior to joining QSCC, Pete served as president of Resin Technology Inc. (RTI), a leading packaging and materials provider. At RTI, Pete transformed the operational, strategic and financial direction of the company – restoring profitability and building strong operational performance.
Prior to his time at RTI, Pete spent 13 years at Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions (RSCS), the co-op of Yum! Brands, where he ultimately led all supply chain management functions, including procurement, distribution, logistics, commodity risk management and strategic sourcing. Pete began his career with Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), grounding him in the food commodity markets.
Pete is a native Ohioan and graduate of The Ohio State University.
What is Peter J. Suerken, Jr.'s net worth?
The estimated net worth of Peter J. Suerken, Jr. is at least $9.31 thousand as of November 20th, 2025. Mr. Suerken, Jr. owns 1,204 shares of Wendy's stock worth more than $9,307 as of February 24th. This net worth evaluation does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Suerken, Jr. may own. Learn More about Peter J. Suerken, Jr.'s net worth.
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Has Peter J. Suerken, Jr. been buying or selling shares of Wendy's?
Peter J. Suerken, Jr. has not been actively trading shares of Wendy's during the last quarter. Most recently, on Thursday, November 20th, Peter J. Suerken, Jr. bought 500 shares of Wendy's stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $7.88 per share, with a total value of $3,940.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider now directly owns 1,204 shares of the company's stock, valued at $9,487.52. Learn More on Peter J. Suerken, Jr.'s trading history.
Who are Wendy's' active insiders?
Wendy's' insider roster includes Liliana Esposito (Insider), Edward Garden (Major Shareholder), Kenneth Gilbert (Director), Kurt Kane (Insider), Dennis Kass (Director), Joseph Levato (Director), John Min (Insider), Matthew O'Brien (Chief People Officer), Matthew Peltz (Director), Nelson Peltz (Director), Todd Penegor (CEO), Gunther Plosch (Chief Financial Officer), Abigail Pringle (Insider), Lindsay Radkoski (Chief Marketing Officer, U.S.), Peter Suerken, Jr. (President, U.S.), and E.J. Wunsch (Insider). Learn More on Wendy's' active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Wendy's?
In the last year, Wendy's insiders bought shares 4 times. They purchased a total of 9,000 shares worth more than $97,130.00. In the last year, insiders at the restaurant operator sold shares 1 times. They sold a total of 136,819 shares worth more than $1,752,651.39. The most recent insider tranaction occured on November, 20th when insider Peter J Suerken Jr bought 500 shares worth more than $3,940.00. Insiders at Wendy's own 17.0% of the company.
Learn More about insider trades at Wendy's. Information on this page was last updated on 11/20/2025.
