Pamela Park
VP of Procurement
As VP for the Food Procurement team, Pamela Park drives purchasing strategies, programs, and processes. She is responsible for fostering relationships with supplier partners to ensure Wendy’s is the customer of choice.
With over 20 years of experience in supply chain, purchasing, and program management, Pamela brings a wealth of knowledge. In her previous role as the Director of Strategic Sourcing for Panera Bread, she led a team of sourcing managers responsible for $700 million in spend, covering protein, dairy, soups, macaroni & cheese, and eggs. Pamela is renowned for her ability to bring success to diverse supply chains and generate multi-million-dollar savings with her expertise in negotiations.
She has worked for global brands such as Church’s Chicken, Papa John’s International, Cracker Barrel and UFPC (Yum! Brands) and has supported international markets across 25 countries around the world. Pamela graduated from the University of Kentucky with a Bachelor of Science in Merchandising with a concentration in Marketing. Her resume also includes serving as mayor of a small town in Kentucky.
Pamela and her husband (Michael) have been married for 28 years. They have a furry companion, Jack The Cat. Pamela enjoys golfing and cheering on the Kentucky Wildcats!