DALLAS, March 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Brinker
International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) announced today that Guy Constant, Executive Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer and President of Global Business Development has
resigned from his position effective immediately. Marie Perry, Senior Vice President Treasurer and
Controller for Brinker, will serve as interim CFO until a permanent
successor is named. The company will immediately commence an
internal and external search for a successor.
"On behalf of everyone at Brinker, I want to thank Guy for his
many contributions to the organization these last nine years
and wish him well," said Wyman
Roberts, CEO and president of Brinker International and
president of Chili's® Grill & Bar. "We remain
committed to pursuing the solid business strategy we laid out four
years ago and are confident in Marie's skills and talents to
oversee the continued financial health of the company."
"Brinker is well positioned to meet the strategic goals we put
in place, so this was the appropriate time for me to make this
decision," said Guy Constant. "I am
confident in Brinker's future and look forward to my next
opportunity."
Brinker also announced today that Kelli
Valade has been promoted to Executive Vice President/Chief
Operating Officer for Chili's and will now oversee all operations.
Additionally, as part of a planned transition, Jeffrey Hoban has been named Senior Vice
President and General Counsel for Brinker. Roger Thomson will continue to serve as
Corporate Secretary of the company as well as assume additional
executive roles.
Brinker International, Inc. is one of the world's leading casual
dining restaurant companies. Founded in 1975 and based in
Dallas, Texas, as of Dec. 25, 2013, Brinker owned, operated, or
franchised 1,602 restaurants under the names Chili's®
Grill & Bar (1,557 restaurants) and Maggiano's Little
Italy® (45 restaurants). For more information, visit
www.brinker.com.
SOURCE Brinker International, Inc.