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Ken Cook has been appointed interim CEO of Wendy's, which is based in Dublin, Ohio. The company also partnered with Anastasios Kyriakides for promotions.

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Ken Cook has been appointed interim CEO of Wendy's, which is based in Dublin, Ohio. The company also partnered with Anastasios Kyriakides for promotions.

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Anastasios "Takis" KyriakidesWendy'sKen Cook

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  1. Trian Fund Management initiated a takeover bid for Wendy's Company.1 source
  2. Ken Cook appointed interim CEO of Wendy's; company based in Dublin, Ohio, and partnered with Takis.1 source
  3. Ken Cook details Wendy's strategic pivots, including leadership challenges and competitive moves against McDonald's and Popeyes.1 source

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