---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001546417-23-000101"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BLMN"
cik: "0001546417"
company_name: "Bloomin' Brands, Inc."
filed_at: "2023-08-28T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-11T02:51:26.106371+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.3
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Bloomin' Brands names R. Michael Mohan Chairman; adds Rohit Lal as director

## Summary
- Chairman James Craigie retired after 10 years of service, effective Aug 28, 2023; no disagreement cited.
- R. Michael Mohan, director since 2017, appointed Chairman, succeeding Craigie.
- Rohit Lal, EVP & CIO of Saia Inc., appointed independent director; expertise in digital, cybersecurity.
- Lal receives standard non-employee director compensation: $95K annual retainer + $155K RSU award.
- Board changes part of ongoing refreshment and succession planning.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001546417-23-000101
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BLMN
- cik: 0001546417
- company_name: Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
- filed_at: 2023-08-28T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.3
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.3
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1546417/000154641723000101/0001546417-23-000101-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1546417/000154641723000101/blmn-20230828.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  James R. Craigie departed as Chairman at Bloomin' Brands, Inc..
  - Action: stepped down
  - Role: Chairman
  source text: On August 28, 2023, James R. Craigie stepped down from his role as Chairman of the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (the “Company”) and retired as a director of the Board.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1546417/000154641723000101/0001546417-23-000101-index.htm
- Executive change
  R. Michael Mohan was appointed as Chairman at Bloomin' Brands, Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Chairman
  source text: The Board appointed R. Michael Mohan, who has served as a director since 2017, to serve as the Company’s Chairman of the Board, effective August 28, 2023.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1546417/000154641723000101/0001546417-23-000101-index.htm
- Executive change
  Rohit Lal was appointed as Director at Bloomin' Brands, Inc..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Director
  source text: Upon the recommendation of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board, the Board appointed Rohit Lal as a director of the Company, effective August 28, 2023.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1546417/000154641723000101/0001546417-23-000101-index.htm

This AI-assisted summary is a reading aid. Review the linked SEC EDGAR filing before relying on any specific claim.