Brinker names Mika Ware CFO as Joe Taylor retires; hires Chris Caldwell as CIO

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC

Joe Taylor (EVP & CFO) retires after ~25 years effective June 26, 2024; advisory role through Aug 2024.
Mika Ware appointed SVP & CFO effective June 27, 2024; she was VP of Finance/IR, started at Chili's in 1988.
Ware's base salary $450K with 65% target bonus; initial equity grant valued at $575K.
Chris Caldwell appointed SVP & CIO effective Feb 26, 2024; previously CTO at KFC (Yum! Brands).
Taylor to receive $650,520 annual base salary through separation date and remain eligible for FY2024 bonus.

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Appointed

Michaela (Mika) M. Ware

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EAT · BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC

Effective: 2024-06-27
Filed: February 26, 2024, 6:59 PM ET

On February 26, 2024, the Company announced that Michaela (Mika) M. Ware, 52, has been appointed to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective as of June 27, 2024.

Departed

Joseph G. Taylor

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EAT · BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC

Effective: 2024-06-26
Successor: Michaela (Mika) M. Ware
Filed: February 26, 2024, 6:59 PM ET

On February 22, 2024, Joseph G. Taylor, 65, notified Brinker International, Inc. (the “Company”) that he will retire from his position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective as of June 26, 2024

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Michaela (Mika) M. Ware was appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Action: appointed
Role: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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On February 26, 2024, the Company announced that Michaela (Mika) M. Ware, 52, has been appointed to the position of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective as of June 27, 2024.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Joseph G. Taylor retired as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Action: retired
Role: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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On February 22, 2024, Joseph G. Taylor, 65, notified Brinker International, Inc. (the “Company”) that he will retire from his position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective as of June 26, 2024

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