Background
Karam, J. David was born on June 11, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of Joseph D. and Louise R. (George) Karam.
Karam, J. David was born on June 11, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Son of Joseph D. and Louise R. (George) Karam.
Bachelor of Business Administration, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1982. Completed Owner President Management Program, Harvard University Graduate School Business Administration.
Senior accountant Touche Ross & Company, Columbus, 1982-1986. Vice president finance Wendy's International Inc., Las Vegas, 1986-1989. President, chief operating officer Cedar Enterprises, Inc., Columbus, 1989—2008.
President Wendy's International Inc., Dublin, since 2008. Member strategic development committee Wendy's International, Inc., 1988, member kids meal task force, 1988-1989, franchise advisory council, since 1991.
Treasurer Columbus Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1985. member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, National Accounting Association, Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Married Lisa M. Manicho, June 1, 1984. Children: Jonathan, Michael, Stephen.