John Li

John Li currently serves as Chief Culinary Officer at Wonder, a position held since August 2025. Prior to this role, John Li was with The Wendy's Company from February 2019 to August 2025, where responsibilities included Global Vice President of Research and Development and Culinary and Vice President Culinary Innovation, influencing the culinary and menu strategy and launching key initiatives such as the Breakfast Program. John Li’s experience also includes significant leadership at Bloomin' Brands Brasil, where responsibilities encompassed strategic planning and management for brands like Outback Steakhouse and Carrabba’s. Other roles include Senior Vice President of Research & Development at Bloomin' Brands, Culinary Director at Kraft Heinz, and various positions within Kraft Heinz starting in 1989. Academic credentials include an MBA from Northwestern University, an AAS in Culinary Arts from Kendall College, and a BS in Food Science from Cornell University.