DALLAS, Feb. 18,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brinker International, Inc.
(NYSE: EAT), one of the world's leading casual dining restaurant
companies and home of Chili's® Grill & Bar and Maggiano's
Little Italy®, today announced the appointment of Timothy (TJ)
Johnson to its Board of Directors.
Johnson is a financial, strategic, and operational leader with
more than 30 years of experience with consumer-facing, global
retail brands and more than a decade of experience as a public
company Chief Financial Officer. He has served as Chief Financial
and Chief Administrative Officer for Victoria's Secret & Co
(VS&Co) since 2021 leading up to his recently announced
retirement planned for June 2025.
Prior to VS&Co, he served as the Chief Financial and Chief
Administrative Officer for Big Lots. He started his career in
public accounting at Coopers & Lybrand, followed by
corporate finance roles at then Limited Brands. Johnson has
previous public company board experience, having served on the
board of directors of The Aaron's Company. Johnson qualifies as a
financial expert and has significant experience in financial
planning and analysis, strategy development, accounting, investor
relations, capital allocation, mergers and acquisitions, and risk
management.
"TJ's strategic and financial expertise in managing national and
global consumer brands will help Brinker continue to improve our
guest experience at our restaurants and maintain leadership in the
industry," said Joe DePinto,
Brinker's Chairman of the Board. "He adds leadership depth,
experience and insight to our Board of Directors that will promote
continued growth in long-term shareholder value."
About Brinker International
Brinker International, Inc. is one of the world's leading
casual dining restaurant companies and home of
Chili's® Grill & Bar, and
Maggiano's Little Italy.® Founded in 1975
in Dallas, Texas, we've
ventured far from home, but stayed true to our roots. Brinker owns,
operates or franchises more than 1,600 restaurants in the
United States, 27 other countries
and two U.S. territories. Our passion is making everyone
feel special, and we hope you feel that passion each time you visit
one of our restaurants or invite us into your home through takeout
or delivery. Learn more about Brinker and its brands
at brinker.com.
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