Andrew Puzder
Hardee's · United States
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.
Andrew Franklin Puzder is an American attorney, author, and businessman who has served as United States Ambassador to the European Union since 2025.
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.
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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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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.