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Steven Cirulis
Director of Finance/CFO at
THE WENDY'S COMPANY
Profile
Steven W.
Cirulis is currently Director at Winnetka Public School District 36 since 2017.
Mr. Cirulis is also Chief Financial & Strategy Officer at The Wendy's Co., starting in 2026.
Former roles include Senior Director-Strategy & Business Development at Gap, Inc. from 2006 to 2011; Global Vice President-Corporate Strategy at McDonald's Corp.
from 2011 to 2016; Senior Vice President-Strategic Projects at Panera Bread Co. from 2017 to 2018; Associate Partner at Prophet Brand Strategy; Chief Financial Officer at Potbelly Illinois, Inc.; SVP, Chief Financial & Strategy Officer at Potbelly Sandwich Works LLC from 2020 to 2025; and Senior VP, Chief Financial & Strategy Officer at Potbelly Corp.
from 2020 to 2025.
Education includes undergraduate studies at Northwestern University and an MBA from Kellogg School of Management.
Steven Cirulis active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| THE WENDY'S COMPANY | Director of Finance/CFO | 23/06/2026 |
Winnetka Public School District 36
 Winnetka Public School District 36 Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a public school | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2017 |
Former positions of Steven Cirulis
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| POTBELLY CO. | Director of Finance/CFO | 01/12/2025 |
Potbelly Sandwich Works LLC
 Potbelly Sandwich Works LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates sandwich restaurants | Director of Finance/CFO | 01/12/2025 |
| PANERA BREAD CO | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/07/2018 |
| MCDONALD'S CORPORATION | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/09/2016 |
| THE GAP, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/05/2011 |
Training of Steven Cirulis
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 11 |
|---|---|
Gap, Inc.
 Gap, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Operates stores that retail clothing, accessories and personal care products | Retail Trade |
McDonald's Corp.
 McDonald's Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates and franchises a food restaurant chain | Consumer Services |
Panera Bread Co.
 Panera Bread Co. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as a fast casual restaurants | Consumer Services |
Prophet Brand Strategy
 Prophet Brand Strategy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides brand consulting and marketing services | Commercial Services |
Potbelly Sandwich Works LLC
Potbelly Sandwich Works LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates sandwich restaurants | Consumer Services |
Potbelly Corp.
 Potbelly Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Owns and operates sandwich restaurants | Consumer Services |
Northwestern University
 Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Wendy's Co.
 The Wendy's Co. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates fast food restaurants | Consumer Services |
Potbelly Illinois, Inc. | |
Kellogg School of Management
 Kellogg School of Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Winnetka Public School District 36
Winnetka Public School District 36 Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a public school | Consumer Services |
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