Bloomin Brands BLMN

Michael Spanos, Chief Executive Officer, Bloomin' Brands (since 2024) ,Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Delta Air Lines, Inc. (2023 - 2024) ,President and Chief Executive Officer, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (2019- 2021) ,PepsiCo, International (2014 - 2019) ,Chief Executive Officer, Asia, Middle East and North Africa (2017 - 2019) ,President and Chief Executive Officer, Shanghai, China (2014 - 2017) ,Various roles, including Chief Customer Officer, PepsiCo, Pepsi Beverages Company (2009 - 2014) ,Various senior leadership roles, PepsiCo, Pepsi Bottling Group (1993 - 2009) ,Other Public Company Boards: Casey's General Stores, Inc. (since 2022), Education and Military Service: MS, Organizational Behavior, University of Pennsylvania BS, History, United States Naval Academy USMC Veteran (1987 - 1993).

Ms. Kelly M. Lefferts, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary since July 2019. Group Vice President and U.S. General Counsel from September 2015 to July 2019. Vice President and Assistant General Counsel from January 2008 to September 2015. Ms. Lefferts has also served as Secretary since February 2016.

On January 8, 2025, the Board of Directors of Bloomin' Brands, Inc., appointed Patrick Hafner to serve as EVP, President, Outback Steakhouse, effective January 20, 2025. Mr. Hafner has served as the President of Carrabba's Italian Grill since May 2022, and Vice President of Operations, Carrabba's Italian Grill from March 2018 to May 2022. Prior to this, he spent 21 years in various roles with Outback Steakhouse, including as Manager, Managing Partner, JVP, and Regional Vice President. He was promoted to President of the brand in 2022. He was recognized as Restaurateur of the Year by the New Mexico Restaurant Association in 2014 - the highest honor a restaurateur can achieve in New Mexico - for his contributions to the advancement of the restaurant industry. He was awarded Outbacker of the Year by Outback Steakhouse in 2015 for his positive impact on the brand throughout his career. Hafner earned both his bachelor's degree and MBA from the University of New Mexico.

Mike Mohan, Interim CEO, Petco Health and Wellness Company (March 2024 - July 2024); Best Buy Co. (2004 - 2021); President and Chief Operating Officer (2019 - 2021); Chief Operating Officer, U.S. Business (2018 - 2019); Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer (2014 - 2018); Senior Vice President and President of the Home Business Group (2013 - 2014); Senior Vice President of Merchandising (2008 - 2013); Vice President and General Merchandise Manager (2004 - 2007); Good Guys (1997 - 2004); Vice President and General Merchandise Manager (2002 - 2004); Senior Category Management (1997 - 2002); Various positions, Future Shop (1988 - 1997). Other Public Company Boards: Vizio Holding Corp. (2023 - 2024); Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc. (since 2021); -Lead Independent Director (2021 - 2024). Education: Engineering and Commerce, University of Calgary.

David (Dave) George, Darden Restaurants (2007 - 2020), EVP, COO (2018 - 2020), EVP, Darden (2016 - 2018), President, Olive Garden (2013 - 2018); Rare Hospitality International Inc. (1998 - 2013) (acquired by Darden Restaurants in 2007), President, LongHorn Steakhouse (2003 - 2013), SVP of Operations, LongHorn Steakhouse (2001 - 2003), VP of Operations, The Capital Grille (2000 - 2001), Regional VP of Operations North, LongHorn Steakhouse (1998 - 2000). Education: BS, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Michigan State University.

On February 12, 2025, upon the recommendation of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors of Bloomin' Brands, Inc., appointed James Dinkins as director of the Company, effective February 12, 2025. Mr. Dinkins, age 62, currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of The Honey Baked Ham Company LLC. He also held leadership roles with increasing responsibility at The Coca-Cola Company, including Group President, Coca-Cola North America, and Senior Vice-President of The Coca-Cola Company. He has an extensive general management background, having driven brand strategy, product innovation, and consumer engagement initiatives across multiple beverage categories at The Coca-Cola Company, leveraging digital engagement, brand partnerships, and retail promotions to enhance customer connections. His expertise in guiding strategic marketing initiatives, optimizing brand positioning, and executing large-scale campaigns has contributed to sustained growth and market leadership throughout his career. Dinkins began his distinguished 40-year career at The Procter & Gamble Company. Other Public Company Boards: Monster Beverage Corporation (since 2020) Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. (2020 - 2023). Education: Emory University - Goizueta Business School (MBA) ,University of Georgia - Terry College of Business (BBA).

John Mahoney Staples, Inc. (1996 - 2012), Vice Chairman (2006 - 2012), CFO (1996 - 2012), Chief Administrative Officer (1997 - 2006) , Executive Vice President (1996 - 2006); Partner, Ernst & Young LLP, holding roles in its National Office Accounting and Auditing groups (1975 - 1996). Other Public Company Boards: Chico's FAS (2007 - 2024); Burlington Stores, Inc. (since 2013, appointed Chair in 2020); The Michael's Companies, Inc. (2013 - 2023 (privately owned since 2021)); Zipcar, Inc. (2010 - 2012). Education: BA, English, College of the Holy Cross ; MBA, Northeastern University; Certified Public Accountant.

Ms. Julie Kunkel, Ernst & Young LLP (1984 - 2021), Senior Partner, Financial Accounting Advisory Services (2015 - 2021), Various audit and assurance positions (1984 - 2015). Education: BA, Accounting and Business Management, University of St. Thomas; Certified Public Accountant. Education: BA, Accounting and Business Management, University of St. Thomas Certified Public Accountant.

Melanie Marein-Efron, Urban Outfitters, Inc. (since 2013), CFO (since 2020), Executive Director, Corporate Development & Finance (2013 - 2020); Various financial roles including Assistant Treasurer, Campbell Soup Company (2004 - 2013); North America Finance Director, Godiva Chocolatier (2000 - 2004) ; Manager, Finance, General Motors (1996 - 2000). Education: BS, Accounting and Decision Sciences, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania; MBA, Finance, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Mr. Rohit Lal, Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Saia, Inc. (since 2017) ; The Coca-Cola Company / CONA (Coke One North America) (2008 - 2017), Director, Enterprise Architecture, CONA Services (2016 - 2017), Director of Technology Strategy, CONA (2013 - 2016), Director of Application Development and Infrastructure (2008 - 2013); CEO and Founder, AceTrack, Inc. (2000 - 2008); Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Consultant and Application Developer, QAD (1989 - 1998). Education: BS, Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology.

Mr. Philip Pace, Senior Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer since July 2022. Group Vice President and Controller from October 2015 to July 2022. Vice President, Corporate Controller from July 2013 to October 2015.

Mr. Eric Christel, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer since September 2025, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer-Elect August 2025 to September 2025. Chief Financial Officer, Snacks Division at Campbells Company from January 2022 to July 2025. Chief Financial Officer at Americas at Dentsu from January 2020 to January 2022.

Ms. Lissette R. Gonzalez, Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer since February 2025. Executive Vice President, Chief Supply Chain and Operations Excellence Officer from October 2023 to February 2025. Senior Vice President, Global Supply Chain Officer from April 2021 to October 2023. Vice President, Global Supply Planning and Forecasting from April 2019 to April 2021. Vice President, Supply Planning and Forecasting from September 2014 to April 2019. In December 2025, the Company announced Ms. Gonzalez's planned departure from the Company at the end of Q1 2026.

On February 11, 2026, the Board of Directors of Bloomin' Brands, Inc. appointed Colleen Keating as a director of the Company, effective February 11, 2026. Ms. Keating, age 57, currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Planet Fitness, Inc. (PLNT), an operator and franchisor of fitness centers, a role she has held since 2024. Prior to that she was CEO of FirstKey Homes LLC (FirstKey) property management company that leases single-family rental homes across the United States. Prior to joining FirstKey Ms. Keating served as the Chief Operating Officer, Americas of InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) from March 2018 until February 2020. Ms. Keating also previously served as Executive Vice President of Operations at Davidson Hotels & Resorts from January 2017 until March 2018. Earlier in her career, Ms. Keating spent 16 years with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc., serving in a variety of leadership positions of increasing responsibility, most recently as Senior Vice President of Franchise Operations and Compliance, North America.