DALLAS, May 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Brinker
International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) today named David Parsley Senior Vice President of Supply
Chain Management.
In his new role, Parsley will serve as a member of the executive
leadership team and oversee all aspects of supply chain management
including the purchasing, distribution and quality assurance
functions for Brinker International and its two brands, Chili's®
Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy®.
Parsley brings to Brinker a consistent record of leadership in
large-scale procurement, logistics management, distribution and
quality assurance for the restaurant industry, most recently as CEO
of Centralized Supply Chain Service, a supply chain co-op buying
primarily for DineEquity, Inc. Prior to that, Parsley spent a
decade managing the same functions for Applebee's Neighborhood
Grill and Bar.
"As rising commodity costs continue to put pressure on the
foodservice industry, Brinker remains resolute in our proactive
assault on margins," said Doug
Brooks, President and Chief Executive Officer of Brinker
International. "David Parsley is
legendary in our industry for his proven ability to improve
profitability and reduce procurement and delivery costs. As a
member of the Brinker leadership team, Parsley will lead the charge
to tackle the supply chain management critical to our business
while continuing to deliver the high quality food and dining
experience our guests have come to expect from our brands."
About Brinker International
Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT), is one of the world's
leading casual dining restaurant companies, serving more than one
million guests daily. Founded in 1975 and based in Dallas, Texas, Brinker owns or franchises more
than 1,500 restaurants in 31 countries and two territories and
employs more than 100,000 team members. Brinker's wholly-owned
restaurant brands include Chili's® Grill & Bar and Maggiano's
Little Italy®. Brinker also holds a minority investment in Romano's
Macaroni Grill®. For more information, visit www.brinker.com.
SOURCE Brinker International, Inc.