Leadership & Talent

Carl’s Jr. CEO Andrew Puzder Out of the Running for Labor Secretary Job

Fast-food veteran withdraws his name amid controversy

There are concerns among Senate Republicans regarding Puzder's personal history and business record. Getty Images

By Erik Oster

February 15, 2017

CKE Restaurants CEO Andrew Puzder officially withdrew his nomination to serve as Secretary of Labor today.

Erik Oster
@ErikDOster erik.oster@adweek.com Erik Oster is an agencies reporter for Adweek.
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