USA | Brinker International, Inc., one of the world's leading casual dining restaurant companies, has announced the appointment of Frank Liberio to its Board of Directors.
Liberio is an experienced technology leader in the restaurant industry and most recently served as executive vice president and global chief information officer for Restaurant Brands International before joining Brinker International. Prior to RBI, he worked at the McDonald's Corporation for more than 16 years, serving in various leadership roles before becoming senior vice president and global chief information officer, where he led the development and deployment of their digital transformation.
"We couldn't be more pleased to welcome Frank to the Brinker Board of Directors and know his wisdom and leadership maturity will bring valuable insights as we support Brinker's growth strategies with a focus on the Guest experience," said Joe DePinto, Brinker's Chairman of the Board.
"He is both deeply knowledgeable and relatable, and the years of wisdom gained from his exemplary career will be a true asset to the board."
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 Dallas, Texas, Brinker International has ventured far from home, but stayed true to its roots. Brinker International owns, operates or franchises nearly 1,600 restaurants in the United States and 27 other countries, as well as two U.S. territories.
"Our passion is making everyone feel special, and we hope customers feel that passion each time they visit one of our restaurants or invite us into your home through takeout or delivery."
Brinker International recently announced the promotion of senior staff member Jeremy Linker as well.
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."
