DALLAS, May 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Brinker
International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT), a recognized leader in casual
dining, announces the appointment of Prashant N. Ranade to its Board of
Directors.
Ranade is highly regarded as a leader focused on customer
centricity, growth, and operational excellence. His impressive
career includes serving most recently as executive co-chairman of
the board for Syntel, Inc., a global provider of integrated
information technology and knowledge process services that was
acquired by Atos S.E. Ranade spent
the last eight years of his career at Syntel with increasing
responsibility from president and CEO to executive co-chairman of
the board. Prior to that, he served as president and CEO of Siemens
Logistics and Assembly, where he was known for turning the business
around through a customer-focused strategy. His career started at
Siemens where he gained experience in all functions including
R&D, marketing, finance and operations with increasing
responsibility and a track record of growing the bottom line.
"Prashant brings a strong understanding and appreciation of
technology, diverse experience across marketing and operations and
a strategic, growth-oriented mindset," said Wyman Roberts, CEO and president of Brinker
International, Inc. and president of Chili's Grill & Bar.
"We're excited to have him join our board and know his perspectives
will add value as Brinker continues to focus on elevating the Guest
experience."
Brinker International, Inc. is one of the world's leading casual
dining restaurant companies. Founded in 1975 and based in
Dallas, Texas, as of March 27, 2019, Brinker owned, operated, or
franchised 1,676 restaurants under the names Chili's®
Grill & Bar (1,623 restaurants) and Maggiano's Little
Italy® (53 restaurants).
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