Nelson Peltz
Director/Board Member at
THE WENDY'S COMPANY
Net worth: 71 M $ as of 29/04/2026
Profile
Nelson Peltz (born June 24, 1942) is an American businessman and a founding partner, together with Peter W. May and Edward P. Garden, of Trian Fund Management. L.P., an alternative investment management fund, based in New York.
Early life and education
Peltz was born in 1942 to a Jewish family in Brooklyn, New York, He was enrolled at the undergraduate program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he joined the Fraternity of Phi Gamma Delta, but never completed his degree. Triangle was sold to Pechiney in 1988.
In 1997, through an investment vehicle they controlled, Triarc Cos, Peltz and May acquired Snapple, from Quaker Oats. Snapple, together with other beverage brands was sold to Cadbury Schweppes in 2000. The Snapple turnaround was featured as a Harvard Business School case study.
In 2006 Trian was involved in a proxy contest with Heinz to get five independent directors on the board of Heinz. In the end Trian succeeded in getting two members on the board, including Peltz.
In 2007, Trian bought a 3% share of Cadbury-Schweppes which may have influenced the spin-off of Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages from the Cadbury Schweppes confectionery group. In 2007, Trian also bought $1.8 billion in shares of Kraft Foods, roughly a 3% of the total equity of the food maker.Cite news| url = |title= Peltz Has His Slic
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Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
WENDY'S COMPANY 5.35% | 22/03/2026 | 10,192,160 ( 5.35% ) | 71 M $ | 29/04/2026 |
| 16/02/2026 | 506 ( 0% ) | 173 285 $ | 29/04/2026 |
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Nelson Peltz active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| THE WENDY'S COMPANY | Director/Board Member | 31/03/1993 |
| MADISON SQUARE GARDEN SPORTS CORP. | Director/Board Member | 29/09/2015 |
| UNILEVER PLC | Director/Board Member | 30/06/2022 |
Trian Fund Management LP
 Trian Fund Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Trian seeks to invest in high quality but undervalued and underperforming public companies and to work collaboratively with management teams and boards to help companies execute operational and strategic initiatives designed to drive long-term sustainable earnings growth for the benefit of all shareholders. Trian is an activist firm and is included in the SharkWatch50 as one of the 50 most prominent and impactful activist investors. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/10/2005 |
Weill Cornell Medical College
 Weill Cornell Medical College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
 NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Owns and operates hospitals and that provides medical care & telemedicine services | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2018 |
The Milken Institute
 The Milken Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides research and analysis services in the areas of economic issues | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Avon Old Farms School, Inc.
 The Avon Old Farms School, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates primary and secondary schools | Director/Board Member | - |
Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences
 Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | - |
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Former positions of Nelson Peltz
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Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
57
1st degree connections
34
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 34 |
|---|---|
H.J. Heinz Co.
 H.J. Heinz Co. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Produces processed food products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Trane Technologies Plc
 Trane Technologies Plc Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Provides climate control and HVAC systems | Producer Manufacturing |
Legg Mason, Inc.
 Legg Mason, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment and asset management services | Finance |
Procter & Gamble Co.
 Procter & Gamble Co. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and sells fabric & home care products, diapers, baby wipes, tissues, toilet paper, hair, skin and personal care, toothbrushes, vitamins, supplements & razors | Consumer Non-Durables |
Sysco Corp.
 Sysco Corp. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes food, cut-meats, seafoods and non-food products to restaurants, healthcare & educational facilities and provides online food ordering services | Distribution Services |
Triarc Cos., Inc.
 Triarc Cos., Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates restaurants | Consumer Services |
Wendy's International LLC
 Wendy's International LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates fast food restaurants | Consumer Services |
Unilever Plc
 Unilever Plc Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Provides fast moving consumer goods | Consumer Non-Durables |
Encore Capital Group, Inc.
 Encore Capital Group, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Operates as a finance company that provides debt recovery solutions to consumers and property owners | Finance |
Snapple Beverage Group, Inc.
 Snapple Beverage Group, Inc. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Markets a broad selection of beverages | Consumer Non-Durables |
Mondelez International, Inc.
 Mondelez International, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and sells biscuits, snacks, chocolates, gums, candies, cheese groceries & beverages | Consumer Non-Durables |
Invesco Ltd.
 Invesco Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment management services | Finance |
Trian Partners General Partner LLC
 Trian Partners General Partner LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business services | Commercial Services |
Trian Acquisition I Corp.
 Trian Acquisition I Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance A blank check company | Finance |
MSG Networks, Inc.
 MSG Networks, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as an integration of sports, entertainment and media business | Technology Services |
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Owns and operates hospitals and that provides medical care & telemedicine services | Health Services |
Trian Group LP
 Trian Group LP Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Investment concern | Finance |
Trian Fund Management LP
Trian Fund Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Trian seeks to invest in high quality but undervalued and underperforming public companies and to work collaboratively with management teams and boards to help companies execute operational and strategic initiatives designed to drive long-term sustainable earnings growth for the benefit of all shareholders. Trian is an activist firm and is included in the SharkWatch50 as one of the 50 most prominent and impactful activist investors. | Finance |
Intrepid Museum Foundation, Inc.
 Intrepid Museum Foundation, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates museum and art galleries | Consumer Services |
National Association of Corporate Directors
 National Association of Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates non-profit organizations which provides essential resources that helps directors strength board leadership | Commercial Services |
Simon Wiesenthal Center, Inc.
 Simon Wiesenthal Center, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit human rights organization | Commercial Services |
Prostate Cancer Foundation
 Prostate Cancer Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Miscellaneous |
The Milken Institute
The Milken Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides research and analysis services in the areas of economic issues | Commercial Services |
The Wendy's Co.
 The Wendy's Co. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates fast food restaurants | Consumer Services |
Triangle Industries, Inc.
 Triangle Industries, Inc. Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Produces stampings, wire forming, tube bending and sheet metal products | Producer Manufacturing |
New York Tolerance Center | |
Weill Cornell Medical College
Weill Cornell Medical College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Avon Old Farms School, Inc.
The Avon Old Farms School, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates primary and secondary schools | Consumer Services |
Ingersoll-Rand Co.
 Ingersoll-Rand Co. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Pumps And Pumping Equipment | Producer Manufacturing |
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
 The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences
Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Madison Square Garden Sports Corp.
 Madison Square Garden Sports Corp. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Engages in live sports and entertainment business | Consumer Services |
Janus Henderson Group Plc
 Janus Henderson Group Plc Investment ManagersFinance Provides asset management services | Finance |
New York-Presbyterian Foundation, Inc.
 New York-Presbyterian Foundation, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as a charitable organization | Miscellaneous |
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