DALLAS, April 4, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Brinker
International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT), today announced the resignation of
Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Tom Edwards, who is relocating to
accept a role outside the restaurant industry and move closer to
his family. This change will be effective April 7, 2017.
Joe Taylor, a 17-year Brinker
veteran who currently serves as Vice President Investor Relations
and Treasurer, will assume the role of interim CFO until a
permanent successor is named. A search for Edwards' replacement is
underway.
"Tom has been an invaluable member of our management team and we
thank him for his many contributions to Brinker," said Wyman Roberts, Chief Executive Officer and
President of Brinker International, Inc. "We are confident that
with our strategic initiatives, experienced leadership team and
Joe's deep knowledge of the company, we will continue to
successfully execute against our long-term plans and drive value to
our shareholders."
"It has been my great pleasure to serve as the CFO of Brinker
and work with two outstanding casual-dining brands," said
Tom Edwards. "I am grateful for the
opportunities I had at Brinker and the chance to work with one of
the most dedicated and driven leadership teams in the
business."
Brinker International, Inc. is one of the world's leading casual
dining restaurant companies. Founded in 1975 and based in
Dallas, Texas, as of the fiscal
second quarter ended Dec. 28, 2016,
Brinker owned, operated or franchised 1,658 restaurants under the
names Chili's® Grill & Bar (1,606 restaurants) and
Maggiano's Little Italy® (52 restaurants).
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