Coley O'brien
About Coley O'brien
Coley O'Brien serves as the Chief People Officer at The Wendy's Company, where she has held various leadership roles since 2007. With a background in human resources and training, she actively promotes inclusion and cultural awareness within the organization.
Work at Wendy's
Coley O'Brien has held multiple roles at The Wendy's Company since 2007. Currently, O'Brien serves as Chief People Officer, a position held since 2018. Prior to this, O'Brien was Vice President of Human Resources and Field Capability, starting in 2013. O'Brien also served as Vice President of Operations Training from 2007 to 2013. O'Brien's work focuses on enhancing employee engagement and operational efficiency within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Coley O'Brien studied at Indiana University Bloomington, where O'Brien earned a Master of Science in Instructional Systems Technology in 1998. O'Brien also holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Education from the same institution, completed in 1996. O'Brien is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), demonstrating expertise in human resources management.
Background
Before joining The Wendy's Company, Coley O'Brien worked at Sears Holdings Corporation as Director of Sears Retail Training from 2002 to 2007. This role involved overseeing training initiatives to enhance operational performance within the retail environment. O'Brien's career reflects a strong focus on training and human resources.
Achievements and Involvement
Coley O'Brien is a board member of the Women’s Foodservice Forum and serves as a trustee for the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. O'Brien is also an active member of the HR Policy Association. Additionally, O'Brien serves as the executive sponsor of WeBERG, an employee network at Wendy's aimed at promoting cultural awareness and inclusion for Black employees and their allies.