Wendy’s hires former Potbelly exec as CFO

Wendy’s has appointed a former Potbelly executive to serve as its new CFO. Simultaneously, Medtronic has named a veteran executive from J&J as its first CFO of innovation. Both companies are strategically updating their financial leadership teams by recruiting experienced professionals from other major organizations to oversee their fiscal operations and innovation strategies. These appointments mark significant shifts in the executive management structures for both the fast-food chain and the medical technology firm.