ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Darden
Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) today announced that Timothy J. Wilmott has been elected to its Board
of Directors. Wilmott was elected, along with Darden's seven
incumbent directors, during the Company's Annual Meeting of
Shareholders today.
"My fellow Board members and I are delighted to welcome Tim to
the Board," said Chuck Sonsteby,
Chairman of the Board of Directors. "His extensive experience with
multi-unit operations, both domestically and internationally, as
well as his experience in mergers and acquisitions are tremendous
assets to our Board."
Commenting on his election, Wilmott said, "I look forward to
being part of this Board and working with my fellow members and
Darden's leadership team to build on the strong momentum they have
created across the business."
Mr. Wilmott, age 60, has served as the Chief Executive Officer
of Penn National Gaming, Inc., a leading operator and owner of
gaming and racing facilities and video gaming terminal operations
with a focus on slot machine entertainment, since November 2013. Previously, he served as the
Company's President and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to that,
Wilmott served as Chief Operating Officer of Harrah's
Entertainment, Inc. (now Caesars Entertainment Corporation), and as
Division President of the Eastern Division. Additionally, Wilmott
serves on the Board of Directors of Penn National Gaming, Inc. and
is the current Chairman of the American Gaming Association.
About Darden Restaurants
Darden is a restaurant
company featuring a portfolio of differentiated brands that include
Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Yard
House, The Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Bahama Breeze and Eddie V's. Our people equal
our success, and we are proud to employ 180,000 team members in
more than 1,700 restaurants. Together, we create memorable
experiences for nearly 390 million guests each year in communities
across North America. For more
information, please visit www.darden.com.
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