People: Brinker International Inc (EAT.N)

EAT.N on New York Stock Exchange

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1 Aug 2013
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Summary

Name Age Since Current Position

Douglas Brooks

60 2013 Chairman of the Board

Wyman Roberts

53 2013 President, Chief Executive Officer, Director, President - Chili's Grill & Bar

Guy Constant

47 2010 Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President

Steve Provost

52 2009 President of Maggiano’s Little Italy

Roger Thomson

63 1996 Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel, Secretary

David Parsley

66 2011 Senior Vice President - Supply Chain Management

Kelli Valade

42 2009 Chief Operating Officer - Chili’s Grill & Bar

Michael George

50 2013 Director

William Giles

53 2013 Director

Gerardo Lopez

53 2013 Director

Joseph DePinto

50 2010 Independent Director

Harriet Edelman

56 2008 Independent Director

Jon Luther

69 2011 Independent Director

John Mims

53 2007 Independent Director

George Mrkonic

60 2003 Independent Director

Rosendo Parra

53 2004 Independent Director

Biographies

Name Description

Douglas Brooks

Mr. Douglas H. Brooks is Chairman of the Board of Brinker International Inc. He resigned as the President, Chief Executive Officer of the company effective January 1, 2013. He is Chairman of the Board of the Board of Directors, having been elected to the position in November 2004, and has served as Chief Executive Officer of the Company since January 2004, and as President of the Company since January 1999. Previously, Mr. Brooks served as Chili’s Grill & Bar President from June 1994 to May 1998, Executive Vice President of the Company from May 1998 until January 1999, and Chief Operating Officer from May 1998 until June 2003. Mr. Brooks joined the Company as an Assistant Manager in 1978 and was promoted to General Manager later that year. He was named Area Supervisor in 1979, Regional Director in 1982, Senior Vice President—Central Region Operations in 1987, and Senior Vice President—Chili’s Operations in 1992. He held this position until becoming President of Chili’s in 1994. Mr. Brooks serves on the Board of Directors of Southwest Airlines Co. He also serves on the Board of Limbs for Life and is a member of the Professional Advisory Board for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Mr. Brooks has served on the Board of Directors since 1999.

Wyman Roberts

Mr. Wyman T. Roberts is the President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Brinker International Inc. and President - Chili's Grill & Bar of Brinker International Inc., effective January 1, 2013. Prior to his current role, Roberts served as Brinker's Chief Marketing Officer since 2009 and President of the Maggiano's Little Italy brand from 2005 to 2009. While at Maggiano's, Wyman established structured guiding principles and a brand identity, creating a foundation for the positive momentum Maggiano's is enjoying currently as the brand prepares to return to growth. Before joining Brinker, Roberts served as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for NBC's Universal Parks & Resorts. He is also a 17-year veteran of Darden Restaurants, Inc., where he held numerous senior level positions including Executive Vice President of Marketing for the Red Lobster brand.

Guy Constant

Mr. Guy J. Constant is Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President of Brinker International Inc. Mr. Constant previously served as Senior Vice President of Finance from May 2008 to September 2010, and Vice President of Strategic Planning and Analysis and Investor Relations from September 2005 to May 2008, and Senior Director of Compensation from November 2004 to September 2005. Mr. Constant was previously employed by American Airlines for 10 years where he served as Director of Executive Compensation.

Steve Provost

Mr. Steve Provost is President of Maggiano’s Little Italy of Brinker International Inc., since November 2009. Previously served as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Brand Strategy for Maggiano’s from April 2009 to November 2009. Mr. Provost previously served as Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President of Quizno’s Master, LLC from 2007 to 2009. Mr. Provost was employed by Yum Brands, Inc. from 1991 to 2007, serving in roles, as Head Coach, Southeast Region for the KFC brand from 2003 to 2005 and Chief Marketing Officer for the Long John Silver’s and A&W brands.

Roger Thomson

Mr. Roger F. Thomson is an Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel, Secretary of Brinker International, Inc., since June 1996. Mr. Thomson joined the Company as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary in 1993 and was promoted to Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary in 1994. Mr. Thomson served as a Director of the Company from 1993 until 1995.

David Parsley

Mr. David R. Parsley is Senior Vice President - Supply Chain Management of Brinker International, Inc. Mr. Parsley previously served as the President and CEO of Centralized Supply Chain Services, LLC from February 2009 to May 2011. Mr. Parsley was employed as Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Management for DineEquity from November 2007 to February 2009, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Management for Applebees International from April 2000 to November 2007. Mr. Parsley previously held executive positions for Prandium, Inc., the Panda Management Company and Carl Karcher Enterprises. Mr. Parsley is a member of the Institute of Supply Chain Management and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.

Kelli Valade

Ms. Kelli Valade is Chief Operating Officer - Chili’s Grill & Bar of Brinker International Inc. Ms. Valade previously served as Senior Vice President of Chili’s Grill & Bar and On the Border PeopleWorks and Brinker Shared Services from October 2008 to July 2009, and Vice President for Emerging Brands and Corporate Human Resources from 2002 to 2008, and Director of Human Resources for On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina. Ms. Valade served as Manager of Training and Recruiting for Carlson Restaurants Worldwide’s Specialty Concepts Division from 1994 until 1996. Ms. Valade holds a seat on the founders board of the Multi-Cultural Food Service Hospitality Alliance and sits on the Advisory Board for People Report.

Michael George

Mr. Michael A. George has been appointed as Director of Brinker International, Inc. He currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of QVC, a video and e-commerce retailer, and sits on the public board of Liberty Interactive Corporation, the parent company of QVC. Prior to his role with QVC, George was Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President and General Manager of U.S. Consumer Business for Dell, Inc.

William Giles

Mr. William T. Giles has been appointed as Director of Brinker International, Inc. He is Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President for Finance, Information Technology and ALLDATA at AutoZone Inc. Before joining AutoZone, Giles served in several financial positions with increasing responsibility during his 15-year tenure at Linens N' Things.

Gerardo Lopez

Mr. Gerardo I. Lopez has been appointed as Director of Brinker International Inc. Prior to his current role, Gerry was President of Global Consumer Products, Foodservice and Seattle's Best Coffee at Starbucks. During his 28-year career, he has also served in a variety of executive management positions with Frito-Lay, Pepsi and Procter & Gamble.

Joseph DePinto

Mr. Joseph M. DePinto is an Independent Director of Brinker International, Inc. He is President and Chief Executive Officer of 7-Eleven, Inc., serving in this position since December 2005. Previously, Mr. DePinto served as President of GameStop Corporation from March 2005 to December 2005. Prior to GameStop, he was employed by 7-Eleven, Inc. from 2002 to 2005 in various roles, most recently Vice President, Operations from 2003 to 2005. Mr. DePinto serves on the Board of Directors of 7-Eleven, Inc. and OfficeMax, Inc., and previously served on the Board of Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. He serves on the Boards of the Business Executives for National Security, the Retail Industry Leaders Association, Lone Star Big Brothers/Big Sisters, the SMU Cox School of Business and the National Italian American Foundation. Mr. DePinto has served on the Board of Directors since August 2010 and is a member of the Compensation and Governance and Nominating Committees of the Company.

Harriet Edelman

Ms. Harriet Edelman is an Independent Director of Brinker International, Inc. She is Vice-Chairman of the Emigrant Bank since November 2010 and serves as a management member of the Board of Emigrant Bank. Previously, Ms. Edelman served as Advisor to the Chairman of Emigrant Bank from June 2008 through October 2010, and as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Avon Products, Inc. from January 2000 through March 2008, and as Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain from May 1996 to January 2000, and was a member of the company’s Executive Committee. Ms. Edelman serves on the Board of Directors of UCB Pharma and Ariba, Inc. She serves on the Board of Trustees of Bucknell University and is a Trustee of the New York Blood Center. Ms. Edelman has served on the Board of Directors since March 2008 and is a member of the Audit and Governance and Nominating Committees of the Company.

Jon Luther

Mr. Jon L. Luther is an Independent Director of Brinker International Inc. He is the Chairman of the Board of Dunkin’ Brands, having recently transitioned out of the role of Executive Chairman, a position he held from January 2009 to July 2010. Mr. Luther was Chief Executive Officer of Dunkin’ Brands from January 2003 to December 2006, at which time he added the additional role of Chairman. Mr. Luther served as President of Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits from January 1997 to December 2002. Mr. Luther served as President of CA One Services, a subsidiary of Delaware North Companies, from 1992 to 1997. Mr. Luther has served on the Board of Directors since April 2011 and is a member of the Compensation Committee.

John Mims

Mr. John W. Mims is an Independent Director of Brinker International, Inc. He is the Senior Vice President World-Wide Sales & Resort Marketing Asia for Las Vegas Sands Corporation. Previously he was the Managing Partner of The Hunting Ridge Group, LLC, which he founded. Previously he served as Chief Marketing and Sales Officer for Millennium & Copthorne Hotels Worldwide from June 2008 to January 2010. Mr. Mims served as Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales for Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc. from November 2003 to October 2006, and as Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Asia Pacific Division from May 2001 to November 2003. He previously worked with PepsiCola International in their Southeast Asia operations, most recently as Director International Modern Trade from 1999 to 2000. Mr. Mims serves on the board of Entertainment Cruises. Mr. Mims has served on the Board of Directors since February 2007 and is a member of the Compensation and Governance and Nominating Committees of the Company.

George Mrkonic

Mr. George R. Mrkonic is an Independent Director of Brinker International, Inc. He is Non Executive Chairman (Director since 1999; Chairman since 2005) of Paperchase Products Limited, London, UK, a retailer of cards, stationary, wrap and gifts in the UK, Europe and the Middle East. Previously he was President of Borders Group, Inc. from December 1994 until January 1997 and Vice Chairman from December 1994 until January 2002. Mr. Mrkonic serves as a Director for AutoZone, Inc., Syntel, Inc., and Pacific SunWear of California, Inc., and also previously served on the Boards of Borders Group, Inc., and Nashua Corporation. Mr. Mrkonic has served on the Brinker Board of Directors since September 2003 and is a member of the Audit and the Compensation Committees of the Company.

Rosendo Parra

Mr. Rosendo G. Parra is an Independent Director of Brinker International, Inc. He is a partner and founder of Daylight Partners since November 2007. Previously, Mr. Parra served as Senior Vice President for the Home and Small Business Group of Dell, Inc. from June 2006 to April 2007, as Senior Vice President and General Manager, Dell Americas from April 2002 until June 2006, Senior Vice President and Co-General Manager, Worldwide Home and Small Business Group from April 2001 until April 2002, Senior Vice President, Americas Public and Americas International from September 1998 until April 2001, Vice President, Public and Americas International, from February 1997 until September 1998, Group Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Service, from June 1994 until February 1997, and Vice President, Dell USA from August 1993 until June 1994. Mr. Parra serves as a Director for Nii Holdings, Inc. and PG&E Corp. Mr. Parra has served on the Board of Directors since December 2004 and is a member of the Compensation and Governance and Nominating Committees of the Company.

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