TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of
Directors of Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLMN) elected
Mike Mohan as a director of the
Company effective October 20,
2017. Mohan will also serve on the Compensation
Committee. With this appointment the board is comprised of
eight members, six of whom are independent.
"Mike played a key role in reinvigorating the customer
experience at Best Buy, and is now focused on helping drive
Best Buy's future growth," said Liz
Smith, Chairman of the Board of Bloomin' Brands.
"That expertise, coupled with his digital marketing acumen, makes
him uniquely suited for our board as we continue to drive
sustainable long-term growth."
Mohan is Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising
and Marketing Officer for Best Buy Co. Inc. where he leads the
company's category management, marketing and supply chain
functions. He brings nearly 30 years of retail and management
experience, including launching partnerships with leading consumer
brands to create the within-store Magnolia and Pacific Kitchen
& Home concepts. He has also lead the evolution of Best
Buy's private-label, fitness devices and connected home
products.
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 four
founder-inspired brands: Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian
Grill, Bonefish Grill and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse
& Wine Bar. The Company operates approximately 1,500
restaurants in 48 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and 19
countries. For more information, please
visit www.bloominbrands.com.
Cathie Koch
Vice President, Corporate Communications
(813) 830-5127
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