Liliana Esposito
Chief Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer at The Wendy's Company
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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
- The Wendy's CompanyCurrentJun 2014–Present· 12 yrs 3 mos
- Chief Corporate Affairs OfficerCurrentFeb 2021–Present
- Chief Communications OfficerJun 2014–Feb 2023
- 2010–Mar 2014· 4 yrs 2 mos
- VP, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs2012–Mar 2014
- Senior Director, Public Affairs2010–2012
- Jul 2005–Feb 2010· 4 yrs 7 mos
- Senior Vice PresidentJul 2005–Feb 2010
- 2000–2005· 5 yrs
- Manager, Public Affairs2000–2005
- 1997–2000· 3 yrs
- Senior Associate1997–2000
Education
JD
Law
Seton Hall University School of LawBachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Government and Foreign Affairs
University of Virginia