Bloomin' Brands Names Eric Christel as New CFO, Starting Sept. 8

Bloomin' Brands has announced the appointment of Eric Christel as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective September 8. Christel previously served as CFO of Campbell's Snacks. He will replace current CFO Michael Healy after a transition period. The appointment marks a significant change in the company's leadership structure, and it is expected to have an impact on the company's financial operations.

Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLMN) has announced the appointment of Eric Christel as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective September 8, 2025. Christel will replace the current CFO, Michael Healy, following a transition period [1]. This appointment signifies a significant change in the company's leadership structure and is expected to impact its financial operations.

Christel brings nearly two decades of financial leadership across the food and beverage sector. He previously served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Campbell's Company's Snacks Division and held various executive positions at PepsiCo (PEP) from 2007 to 2020 [2]. His extensive experience in operating, FP&A, strategy, and transformation will be crucial for Bloomin' Brands as it navigates its turnaround efforts, particularly for the Outback Steakhouse brand.

Upon the conclusion of the transition period, Michael Healy will assume the newly created role of Executive Vice President, Strategy & Transformation. Healy, a 16-year veteran of Bloomin' Brands, will lead the strategic initiatives central to the company's turnaround efforts, focusing on Outback [2]. He will be supported by Susan Cline, who has been promoted to Group Vice President, Strategy & Transformation, effective August 4, 2025 [2].

Bloomin' Brands has also made several other executive appointments to bolster its leadership team. These include Jessica Mitory as Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer, Ali Charri as Senior Vice President, Guest Insights and Analytics, Rafael Sanchez as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Randy Scruggs as Senior Vice President, Supply Chain, and Tara Kurian as Senior Vice President, IR, FP&A, and International [2]. Additionally, John Bettin will join the company as Senior Vice President and President of Bonefish Grill, replacing Mark Graff, who is leaving the company on November 1, 2025 [2].

The appointments reflect Bloomin' Brands' commitment to operational excellence and growth, as the company aims to simplify its business and consistently deliver a great guest experience while balancing its longer-term priorities to turnaround Outback and drive sustainable sales and profit growth [2].

Investors can expect to see the results for the fiscal second quarter ended June 29, 2025, on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at approximately 6:30 AM EST, followed by a conference call to review the financial results at 8:00 AM EST the same day [2].

References:
[1] https://seekingalpha.com/news/4477290-bloomin-brands-announces-executive-appointments-including-new-cfo
[2] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250804646681/en/Bloomin-Brands-Announces-Leadership-Changes