Andrew Puzder
Hardee's · United States
✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-08-10
Andrew Puzder is the CEO of Hardee's. Puzder is based in the United States. Earlier roles include positions at CKE Restaurants. Puzder was born in 1950 in Cleveland and educated at Kent State University and Washington University in St. Louis.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Puzder's appointment by President Trump as U.S. ambassador to the European Union, announced in January 2025, a role in which Puzder has begun engaging with EU technology policy issues. The headlines also reflect earlier coverage of Puzder's tenure leading CKE Restaurants and prior nominations to Cabinet positions during Trump's first term.
Summarized from the headlines below; see each source for the full story.
Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- July 11, 1950 · Cleveland
- Citizenship
- United States
- Education
- Kent State University, Washington University in St. Louis
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In the News
12 stories- detroitnews.com·
U.S. ambassador slams EU tech rules as Musk’s X hit with fine
- Nation’s Restaurant News·
Andrew Puzder on Hardee’s turnaround
- Reuters·
Trump nominates former CKE Restaurants CEO Puzder as US ambassador to EU
- The 19th News·
Trump’s pick for EU ambassador is another man with a controversial past
- The Hill·
Trump picks former fast-food chain CEO Andrew Puzder for EU ambassador
- CBS News·
Andrew Puzder to step down as CEO of Carl's Jr. parent
- Capital & Main·
Labor Secretary Nominee’s Company Has Been a Discrimination Lawsuit Magnet
- The Century Foundation·
Mapping Andy Puzder’s Labor Violations
- marketplace.org·
Labor Secretary pick opposes many current regulations
- PBS·
Trump picks fast food executive Andrew Puzder for Labor
- KUCB·
Trump Picks Fast-Food Executive Andrew Puzder As Labor Secretary
- Business Insider·
Andrew Puzder Is a Candidate for Trump's Labor Secretary
Andrew Puzder: FAQ
- What company does Andrew Puzder lead?
- Andrew Puzder is CEO of Hardee's.
- Where did Andrew Puzder work previously?
- Earlier roles include CKE Restaurants (CEO).
- Where was Andrew Puzder educated?
- Andrew Puzder studied at Kent State University, Washington University in St. Louis.