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Liliana Esposito

Chief Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer at The Wendy's Company

The Wendy's Company

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Experience29+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Guide public affairs and communications business strategy to build and protect brand image and reputation, effectively position leaders and companies in the marketplace, prepare for and manage crisis situations, and guide teams through major organizational change. I've spent nearly 15 years with leading consumer packaged goods, beverage and restaurant brands, leading communications, government and regulatory affairs, Corporate Social Responsibility/Environmental Social Governance (CSR/ESG), customer care and quality assurance functions. Since 2014, I've served as the Chief Communications Officer for The Wendy’s Company (Nasdaq: WEN) serving on the CEO’s senior leadership team. With a unique complement to my communications and government affairs responsibilities, I also lead quality assurance for Wendy’s, responsible for all food, beverages and packaging served in Wendy’s restaurants. I serve in one of two company-designated roles on the Board of the cooperative responsible for supply chain purchasing and distribution for all Wendy’s North America restaurants.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Jun 2014–Present· 12 yrs 3 mos
    • Chief Corporate Affairs OfficerCurrent
      Feb 2021–Present
    • Chief Communications Officer
      Jun 2014–Feb 2023
  • 2010–Mar 2014· 4 yrs 2 mos
    • VP, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs
      2012–Mar 2014
    • Senior Director, Public Affairs
      2010–2012
  • Jul 2005–Feb 2010· 4 yrs 7 mos
    • Senior Vice President
      Jul 2005–Feb 2010
  • 2000–2005· 5 yrs
    • Manager, Public Affairs
      2000–2005
  • 1997–2000· 3 yrs
    • Senior Associate
      1997–2000

Education

JD

Law

Seton Hall University School of Law

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Government and Foreign Affairs

University of Virginia

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Media RelationsPublic PolicyManagementPhilanthropyCorporate Social ResponsibilityCrisis ManagementInternal CommunicationsCorporate SustainabilityPublic AffairsLitigation SupportCrisis CommunicationsCampaignsStrategic CommunicationsCommunication TrainingExecutive CoachingPublic RelationsCorporate CommunicationsEmployee EngagementCrisis Communications TrainingFinancial Communications