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Matt Spessard

Matt Spessard

Chief Information Officer @ Wendy's

The Wendy's Company

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Experience27+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Matt has served as Chief Information Officer for The Wendy’s Company since February 2024. In this role, he is responsible for all aspects of Wendy's global technology efforts, including Restaurant Technology, Data Management and Analytics, Enterprise Technology, Software Architecture and Engineering, and Information Security. He’s deeply committed to driving growth across Wendy’s digital channels and improving the customer and crew experience through the strategic implementation of technology solutions. This includes leveraging generative AI to reimagine the drive-thru experience with the launch of the Company’s leading-edge FreshAI platform. Read Matt’s full bio on Wendy’s website https://www.wendys.com/matt-spessard

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • The Wendy's CompanyCurrent
    Jun 2020–Present· 6 yrs 3 mos
    • Chief Information OfficerCurrent
      Feb 2024–Present
    • SVP & Global Chief Technology Officer
      Aug 2022–Feb 2024
    • Vice President, Digital and Restaurant Technology
      Sep 2020–Aug 2022
    • Vice President, Restaurant Technology
      Jun 2020–Sep 2020
  • SONIC
    Apr 2014–Jun 2020· 6 yrs 2 mos
    • Vice President, Head, Technology
      Nov 2019–Jun 2020
    • Senior Director, Retail Technology & Strategy
      Jun 2018–Oct 2019
    • Senior Director, Implementation
      Jun 2017–May 2018
    • Director, Integrated Customer Engagement
      Jul 2015–May 2017
    • Managing Partner, Business Operations
      Apr 2014–Jun 2015
  • Braum's
    Dec 2011–Apr 2014· 2 yrs 4 mos
    • Lead, Operations
      Dec 2011–Apr 2014
  • Church's Chicken
    Nov 2008–Oct 2011· 2 yrs 11 mos
    • Director, IT Operations
      Nov 2008–Oct 2011
  • Yum! Brands
    May 1999–Oct 2008· 9 yrs 5 mos
    • Franchise Consultant, Operations Leadership Roles
      May 1999–Oct 2008

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Food SafetyMenu DevelopmentLeadershipHospitality ManagementFood & BeverageTeam BuildingFranchisingFood ServiceSalesHospitalityMulti-UnitRestaurantsRestaurant ManagementProcess SchedulerProfitInventory ManagementIncome StatementFoodTrainingOperations Management