– USA, FL – Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLMN) today announced the appointment of Rohit Lal to its Board of Directors while concurrently, Beauard member Mike Mohan has been named Board Chairman, succeeding Jim Craigie, who has retired from the Board.
“Rohit’s expertise in the areas of digital, supply chain logistics, and cybersecurity complements our current Board composition. All three areas play a pivotal role in growing our dynamic brands and we are excited to benefit from his additional perspectives,” said Board Chairman, Mike Rohan.
David Deno, CEO, added, “Rohit’s proven success will help guide the digital transformation we have underway. We look forward to his insights and expertise as we continue to drive strategies that maximize customer-facing experiences. I would also like to welcome Mike as our new Board Chairman.”
About Rohit Lal
Rohit Lal currently serves as EVP and CIO for Saia Inc. and leads IT teams in enterprise-wide solutions from applications to analytics. He is an expert in transforming IT systems and cultures and ensuring IT solutions and data-driven decisions become competitive tools to enable and advance an organization’s strategic objectives. He brings experience in designing and implementing solutions focused on customer satisfaction, productivity, and asset utilization. Before Saia, Lal held the role of Director of Enterprise Architecture for CONA Services, an IT-shared services company owned by the 11 largest Coca-Cola Bottlers in North America.
About R. Michael Mohan
Mike Mohan was appointed to the Board in 2017. He currently serves as Chairman of the Compensation Committee and is a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. He served as President and COO and in various other executive roles in merchandising and marketing during his nearly 18-year tenure at Best Buy Co., Inc. Mike Mohan is an operations expert, with significant experience in retail management and digital marketing, as well as a deep understanding of Bloomin’ Brands’ dynamic family of brands, its guests, and its go-forward strategy.
“I’m honored to assume the role of Chairman and I look forward to continuing to work closely with my fellow directors and the leadership team in supporting the company’s initiatives to elevate the customer experience, deliver sustainable sales and profit growth, and drive shareholder value,” said Mike Mohan.
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, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse, and Wine Bar. The Company owns and operates more than 1,450 restaurants throughout 47 states, Guam, and 13 countries, some of which are franchise locations.
SOURCE: https://www.bloominbrands.com/
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