TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomin'
Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLMN) announced the appointment of
Donagh Herlihy as Executive Vice
President Digital & Chief Information Officer. Herlihy
joins the company from Avon where he led eCommerce and global
information technology strategy and operations. His
appointment is effective today.
"Donagh's expertise integrating IT with marketing will be
invaluable as we continue to enhance our digital marketing and
technology applications," said Elizabeth
Smith, CEO. "In addition, he has united geographically
dispersed country-led organizations into single global business
units for two complex brands. His insight will guide us as we
implement our long-term strategic growth plan internationally."
Herlihy joined Avon in 2008. Prior to that role, he served
as Chief Information Officer for the Wrigley Company where he drove
the global transformation of the organization and business
processes. His previous experience also includes leadership
positions in Human Resources and Supply Chain.
Herlihy holds a BSC in Industrial Engineering and an MA from the
Institute of Technology and Trinity
College in Dublin. He has completed the Executive
Program at the University of Michigan,
Ross School of Business.
About Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
Bloomin' Brands, Inc. is
one of the largest casual dining restaurant companies in the world
with a portfolio of leading, differentiated restaurant concepts.
The Company has five founder-inspired brands: Outback Steakhouse,
Carrabba's
Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and
Wine Bar and Roy's. The Company owns and operates more than
1,500 restaurants in 48 states, Puerto
Rico, Guam and 21
countries, some of which are franchise locations. For more
information, please visit bloominbrands.com.
SOURCE Bloomin’ Brands, Inc.