DALLAS, July 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Brinker
International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT), a recognized leader in casual
dining, announces the election of Jose Luis
Prado to its Board of Directors.
Prado is an accomplished executive with more than 30 years of
international experience at PepsiCo, Inc. He most recently served
as President for Quaker Oats North America, a multi-billion dollar
division of the company headquartered in Chicago. Prior to that, he was President for
Gamesa-Quaker, the leading cookies and crackers brand in
Mexico. He also held a number of
financial, sales and general management positions at Frito-Lay
International, most notably Chief Financial Officer in Spain and President in the Caribbean, Andean and South America. In addition to Brinker, Prado
serves on the Board of Directors for Northern Trust Corporation as
well as a number of business and civic organizations in
Chicago and New York.
"Jose Luis has a deep
understanding of the global business market and how to successfully
integrate food brands into different cultures, an expertise we look
forward to bringing to our Board of Directors," said Joe DePinto, Chairman of the Board of Brinker
International.
"As we continue to grow our international footprint,
Jose Luis's diverse perspective and
multinational experience will prove invaluable," added Wyman Roberts, CEO and President of Brinker
International and President of Chili's Grill & Bar.
"Additionally, his commitment to the local community and passion
for giving back perfectly aligns with Brinker's culture, making him
a great addition to our board."
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 25, 2015, Brinker owned, operated, or
franchised 1,629 restaurants under the names Chili's®
Grill & Bar (1,580 restaurants) and Maggiano's Little
Italy® (49 restaurants).
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