• by Teresa Buyikian , September 16, 2024

Today Wendy’s announced it has tapped Mary Greenlee as SVP, U.S. Operations, effective today. She reports to Wendy’s president, U.S., Abigail Pringle.

Greenlee joins Wendy’s after spending over five years at Subway, most recently serving as VP of field operations. Prior to Subway, Greenlee worked at The Coca-Cola Company for over seven years, rising to director of business development out of Atlanta. Previously she was at various positions at Subway for more than 11 years.

Per the announcement, 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.”

"Wendy's has consistently set a standard for quality and creativity in the QSR industry, and I've long admired the brand's commitment to value and innovation," said Greenlee in the announcement. "I look forward to working closely with the team to drive strategic growth, enhance operations and continue delivering an exceptional customer experience."

Wendy’s also announced the appointment of John Min as chief legal officer and secretary.

"I'm pleased to welcome John and Mary to the Wendy's team," said Wendy’s president and CEO, Kirk Tanner. "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.”