---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001546417-25-000107"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BLMN"
cik: "0001546417"
company_name: "Bloomin' Brands, Inc."
filed_at: "2025-08-04T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-17T21:26:36.833733+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Bloomin' Brands announces CFO-elect Eric Christel, Bonefish Grill president departure, and other leadership changes

## Summary
- Eric Christel appointed EVP and CFO-Elect effective Aug 4; will become CFO on or about Sept 8, 2025, succeeding Michael Healy.
- Michael Healy transitions to EVP, Strategy & Transformation to lead Outback turnaround post-CFO transition.
- Jessica Mitory joins Aug 11 as SVP, Chief HR Officer; Ali Charri appointed SVP, Guest Insights & Analytics.
- Mark Graff, EVP and President of Bonefish Grill, departs Nov 1, 2025; John Bettin joins Sept 2 as SVP, President of Bonefish Grill.
- Christel's offer includes base salary $600,000, STIP target 85% of base, initial RSU award $415,000, and $250,000 relocation allowance.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001546417-25-000107
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BLMN
- cik: 0001546417
- company_name: Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
- filed_at: 2025-08-04T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1546417/000154641725000107/0001546417-25-000107-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1546417/000154641725000107/blmn-20250804.htm

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