(Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) - Milano, 20 mag - Wendy's said it had appointed Robert Wright as chief executive officer effective May 21.

Wright, who will also become president, previously served as chief operating officer of Wendy's for more than four years.

He was most recently CEO of sandwich chain Potbelly.

Wendy's interim CEO Ken Cook will continue serving as finance.

chief, the company said.

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