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Ned Lyerly was named Chief Executive Officer in April 2019, heading two brands, Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr., with a global footprint of over 3,900 franchised or company-operated restaurants in 44 states and 42 foreign countries and U.S. territories. Lyerly leads CKE’s overarching business, people and development strategies to drive growth and profitability, bringing more than 35 years of restaurant operating experience to the role. Previously, Lyerly was the company’s President, International, responsible for the growth of the CKE international footprint to 900+ restaurants. Prior to that role, he was Executive Vice President of Global Franchise Development where he oversaw franchise development for the Hardee’s and Carl’s Jr. brands in the United States and around the world. Over his 35 year career with CKE, Lyerly has held positions in many functional disciplines including: Senior Vice President International, Vice President International, Director - International Finance and Marketing, Director - Domestic Finance (Hardee’s Food Systems, Inc.) Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis (Imasco USA, Inc. / Hardee’s Food Systems, Inc.). Lyerly is a Certified Franchise Executive and currently serves as a member of the International Franchise Association’s International Leadership Council. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Bill Spae is a Chief Executive Officer at Vasari LLC, President:Bennigan's Grill at Metromedia Restaurant Group, and Chief Operating Officer at Cici's Pizza. He has worked as Chief Development Officer at Cici's Pizza, Senior VP:Operations at Metromedia Restaurant Group, and Pres:Steak & ALE Restaurants at Metromedia Restaurant Group. Bill works or has worked at Taco Bell, Wendy's, and TACO BUENO RESTAURANTS.

Debra Koenig is a Chairman at Quaker Steak & Lube, President at B2A, and Chief Executive Officer at VICORP Restaurants Inc. She has worked as Board Member at VICORP Restaurants Inc and President at VICORP Restaurants Inc. Debra works or has worked as President:Southeast Division at McDonald's.