Former Wendy’s and Office Depot CEO named Black Rifle Coffee chair
July 13, 2022
Roland Smith has been named executive chairman of Black Rifle Coffee Company, effective immediately. Mr. Smith, the former CEO of Office Depot and Wendy’s, is expected to work with the coffee company’s c-suite to open more brick-and-mortar locations.
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