Jenna Maly
About Jenna Maly
Jenna Maly serves as the Manager of Culinary Product Innovations at The Wendy's Company, where she has worked since 2016. She specializes in product development and trend analysis, managing the development of menu items and coaching her team.
Current Role at Wendy's
Jenna Maly serves as the Manager of Culinary Product Innovations at The Wendy's Company. In this position, she has been responsible for managing the development of Chicken and Frosty menu items since 2016. Her role involves collaborating with team members and supplier partners to implement innovative ideas on the Wendy's menu. She also engages in specification development, ingredient sourcing, and contingency planning to ensure product quality and consistency.
Previous Experience at Wendy's
Prior to her current role, Jenna Maly held several positions at The Wendy's Company. She worked as a Technologist from 2011 to 2013, followed by her role as Senior Technologist from 2013 to 2015, and then as Lead Technologist from 2015 to 2016. Each of these roles contributed to her expertise in product development and culinary innovation within the company.
Education and Expertise
Jenna Maly earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science from The Ohio State University, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. Her educational background has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her career in culinary product innovations, specializing in product development, trend analysis, and strategic product pipeline planning.
Community Involvement
Jenna Maly was actively involved with Susan G. Komen Columbus as the Komen Young Professional Group Event Chair from 2016 to 2017. This role allowed her to contribute to community initiatives and support breast cancer awareness and fundraising efforts. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring new restaurants and volunteering, further demonstrating her commitment to community engagement.