Wendy's chief development officer had male mentors make room for her ideas, even when they weren't popular. It's made a big difference.

• Abigail Pringle has two roles in the Wendy's C-suite, and sees her job as creating growth.
• In the latest Equity Talk, Pringle said male mentors made room for her ideas, even if they weren't popular.
• A key to Pringle's leadership is agility. It allows her to adjust to changing business conditions.

Abigail Pringle has been at Wendy's for 21 years and has two big roles: She's president of the company's international business and chief development officer. She thinks about growth all the time, whether it's expanding overseas, building restaurants, or working with franchisees.