Liliana Esposito
About Liliana Esposito
Liliana Esposito serves as the Chief Communications Officer at The Wendy's Company, a position she has held since 2014. With extensive experience in communications and public affairs, she has worked for various organizations, including Dean Foods and Mercury Public Affairs.
Work at Wendy's
Liliana Esposito has served as the Chief Communications Officer at The Wendy's Company since 2014. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing all communications strategies and initiatives. She leads quality assurance for Wendy's, ensuring that all food, beverages, and packaging meet the company's standards. Additionally, she serves on the Board of the cooperative responsible for supply chain purchasing and distribution for all Wendy's North America restaurants. Her work aligns with the company's Good Done Right strategy, focusing on corporate social responsibility and sustainability.
Previous Experience in Public Affairs
Before joining Wendy's, Liliana Esposito held several key positions in public affairs. She was the Senior Director of Public Affairs at Dean Foods from 2010 to 2012. Prior to that, she worked as the Senior Vice President at Mercury Public Affairs from 2005 to 2010. Her career also includes a role as the Public Affairs Manager at Mars from 2000 to 2005. Earlier in her career, she was a Senior Associate at Burson-Marsteller from 1997 to 2000. These roles contributed to her extensive experience in communications and public affairs.
Education and Expertise
Liliana Esposito holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Government and Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia, where she studied from 1993 to 1997. She furthered her education at Seton Hall University School of Law, earning her Juris Doctor (JD) from 2002 to 2006. With nearly 15 years of experience in communications, government and regulatory affairs, and corporate social responsibility, she has developed expertise in leading consumer packaged goods, beverage, and restaurant brands.
Leadership in Corporate Affairs
In her role as Chief Communications Officer at Wendy's, Liliana Esposito focuses on corporate affairs and sustainability initiatives. She collaborates with franchisees, supply chain partners, and industry stakeholders to achieve the company's strategic goals. Her leadership is instrumental in driving the objectives set under the Good Done Right strategy, which emphasizes ethical practices and community engagement.