Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> July 15, 2002
ANTHONY D. WEDO has been Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of New
World Restaurant Group, Inc., since July 2001. He was appointed a
Director in August 2001 and was named Chairman in April 2002. From 1998
to July 2001, he served as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner
of Atlantic Restaurant Group, a venture group focused on acquiring high-
growth restaurant concepts. From 1994-1997, Mr. Wedo served as President
and Chief Executive Officer of Mid-Atlantic Restaurant Systems, a Boston
Market franchisee. From 1987-1993, Mr. Wedo was employed by Pepsico
Inc.'s KFC division, most recently as a Divisional Vice President in
charge of a 1,200-store territory. Mr. Wedo has a BS degree in Marketing
and Finance from Pennsylvania State University. Profile
management changes at the New World Restaurant Group. Can you give us an
update on some of the key transitions that took place and
