Brinker promotes Aaron White to EVP, Chief Operating Officer and Chief People Officer
Brinker International promoted Aaron White to Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief People Officer, effective May 7, 2025, according to the 8-K and an accompanying press release. The filing gives her new pay terms, including a $650,000 base salary and a target bonus of 75% of base salary, and says she will continue reporting to CEO Kevin Hochman.
Key points
- Promotion effective May 7, 2025; announced in a press release dated May 12, 2025
- Annual base salary of $650,000 and target bonus of 75% of base salary
- Initial annual equity award expected to be valued at $900,000, in RSUs and performance-based RSUs
- White will oversee Operations strategy and PeopleWorks across RSC, Chili's and Maggiano's and continue reporting to CEO Kevin Hochman
The filing
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