Brinker International Promotes Jeremy Linker to SVP, Brand Finance
Brinker International (NYSE: EAT) has promoted Jeremy Linker to Senior Vice President, Brand Finance, effective June 27, 2024.
Linker has been with Brinker for over 20 years, most recently serving as VP, Brand Finance and Construction.
In his previous role, he led the brand's pricing strategy and reinvestment efforts to enhance restaurant facilities.
Brinker CEO Kevin Hochman emphasized Linker's significant contributions to financial and operational progress.
Linker has played a vital role in several initiatives, including the Chili's Core 4 team, and will report to Mika Ware, the new EVP and CFO, also effective June 27.
- Jeremy Linker's promotion to SVP, Brand Finance, highlights his long-term commitment and expertise in the company.
- Linker's extensive experience in finance and accounting is likely to support Brinker’s sustainable profitable growth.
- Effective leadership in pricing strategy and fund reinvestment has improved the guest experience and operational efficiency.
- Linker's role in enterprise initiatives like the Chili's Core 4 team indicates strong strategic influence within the company.
- The promotion of internal personnel could signal a lack of external innovative ideas within Brinker's leadership structure.
- Potential over-reliance on long-term employees might result in a lack of fresh perspectives.
Linker has helped shape Brinker's Brand Finance strategy for more than 20 years
Linker, who has been at Brinker for more than 20 years, has held various roles in the brand's accounting and finance departments, most recently as VP, Brand Finance and Construction. In that role, he implemented an exacting approach to the brand's pricing strategy and guided the reinvestment of funds to the restaurants to ensure they are well-maintained and inviting for Guests.
"We continue to make improvements to the Chili's guest and team member experience while driving sustainable profitable growth," said Brinker CEO and President Kevin Hochman. "Jeremy's promotion is a reflection of his strong financial and operational contributions to that progress."
He has influenced the business in numerous ways, including his leadership in ensuring his team provides insightful analytics to company leadership and develops accurate forecasts to help restaurant operators drive revenue and profits. Linker has been a key leader on several enterprise initiatives, including Chili's Core 4 team, which shapes Chili's menu and merchandising strategies.
"Being able to spend more than two decades at Brinker has given me the opportunity to grow in both my knowledge of the restaurant business and my excitement about the future of Brinker's brands," Linker said. "I've been able to spend time learning from and working with the people who have created and shaped our iconic brands, and I'm proud to be part of that leadership team moving forward."
Linker will report to Mika Ware, who will assume the role of executive vice president, Chief Financial Officer, also effective June 27.
About Brinker
Brinker International, Inc. is one of the world's leading casual dining restaurant companies and home of Chili's® Grill & Bar, Maggiano's Little Italy®, and the It's Just Wings® virtual brand. Founded in 1975 in
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