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Wendy's names Tim Hortons, Yum! veteran as general counsel

January 16, 2012

Less than a week after announcing his departure from Ontario-based Tim Hortons, Scott Toop has been named as senior vice president, general counsel and secretary of The Wendy's Company, headquartered in Dublin, Ohio.

Toop, 57, also was named as a member of Wendy's Executive Leadership Team, effective today. He will report to Wendy's president and CEO Emil Brolick.

Toop has served as executive vice president and general counsel for Tim Hortons Inc. since 2009. During his tenure with the brand, he provided oversight of global legal functions; led the development of corporate and international strategic plans; and successfully re-aligned the legal team to more effectively support the firm's business units.

Prior to joining Tim Hortons, Toop worked for 12 years at Yum! Brands Inc. and its predecessor, Tricon Global Restaurants Inc. At Yum and Tricon, he served from 2005 to 2009 as vice president and associate general counsel; and from 1997 to 2005 as vice president and general counsel, Kentucky Fried Chicken. While at Yum!, Toop was a three-time recipient of the Chairman's recognition award for outstanding performance.

Toop's background also includes extensive experience with PepsiCo Inc., where he served as vice president and division counsel; Kentucky Fried Chicken, international counsel; and attorney for Pepsi-Cola Bottling Group. Prior to joining PepsiCo, he served as a corporate associate with Donovan Leisure Newton & Irvine in New York City.

Toop holds a J.D. and a M.B.A. from Duke University and an A.B. from Hamilton College, Clinton, New York.

"I have known Scott for many years and I highly respect his legal expertise, business acumen and passion for excellence. He is a 'Five-Star' performer. Scott's extensive global restaurant experience will be invaluable to our leadership team, board of directors and entire organization as we work to grow the Wendy's brand," Brolick said.

Toop left Tim Hortons to return to the U.S., where he is a citizen.

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