John T. Schuessler is an American businessman, the former chairman, CEO, and president of the fast food chain

Wendy's International, Inc. The Wendy's Company is an American holding company for the major fast food chain Wendy's. Its headquarters are in Dublin, Ohio. The company's principal subsidiary, Wendy's International, is the franchisor of Wendy's restaurants. Wendy's Inter ...

He started with the company in 1976 and retired in 2006.

Employment history

* Wendy's International ** 1973 worked at McDonalds ** 1976: hired as manager trainee in

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** 1983-1984: regional VP, company operations ** 1984-1986: zone VP ** 1986-1987: division VP ** 1987: promoted to executive VP, Northwest Region ** 1995: promoted to executive VP, U.S. operations ** 2000: named

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and president, March 16, 2000 ** 2001: named chairman of the board, May 1, 2000 ** 2006: retired

Education

* Prep school at St. Louis University High. * BS from

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External links

* Forbes.co
"John Schuessler Profile"
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