– USA, FL – Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLMN) today announced the appointments of Julie Kunkel and Melanie Marein-Efron to its Board of Directors, effective August 22, 2022. increasing the Board from nine to 11 members.
“Julie and Melanie bring a depth and breadth of financial and consumer insight that will help us reach our Total Shareholder Return commitment. Julie’s experience in all sectors of retail, especially the food and agriculture sectors, will complement the expertise of our existing Board members. Melanie’s active finance and business development background makes her well-suited to ensure we have expert financial controls and provide guidance relative to our growth goals,” said Board Chairman, Jim Craigie.
They will also join the Board’s Audit Committee.
David Deno, CEO, added, “I look forward to working with Julie and Melanie as they share their experience with our Board. They will serve as a great resource as we accelerate the growth phase of this business.”
About Julie Kunkel
Julie Kunkel served as a Partner, in Financial Accounting Advisory Services at Ernst & Young from 2015 until she retired in 2021. She joined the firm in 1984 and held various financial leadership positions during her tenure. She has provided financial leadership on several non-profit boards and is an executive coach.
About Melanie Marein-Efron
Melanie Marein-Efron currently serves as CFO of Urban Outfitters. She has held various financial leadership positions within Urban Outfitters, as well as the Campbell Soup Company, and Godiva Chocolatier. She began her 32-year career at Arthur Anderson & Company.
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 and Wine Bar. The Company owns and operates more than 1,450 restaurants throughout 47 states, Guam, and 15 countries, some of which are franchise locations.
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