Portillo's appoints former Darden CEO Gene Lee to board of directors

Portillo's Inc.

Eugene I. Lee, Jr. elected to board effective June 16, 2025; also appointed to Compensation Committee.
Lee served as Darden Restaurants CEO (2015-2022) and Chairman (2021-2023); oversaw revenue growth of $2B and market cap tripling to $20B.
Appointment made in alignment with cooperation agreement and supported by Engaged Capital, LLC.
Board determined Lee is independent under Nasdaq listing standards; standard indemnification agreement in place.

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Eugene Lee, Jr.

Director

PTLO · Portillo's Inc.

Effective: 2025-06-16
Filed: June 16, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

O n June 16, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Portillo’s Inc. (the “Company”) elected Eugene Lee, Jr. to serve on the Board, effective immediately.

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Eugene Lee, Jr. was elected as Director at Portillo's Inc..

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O n June 16, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Portillo’s Inc. (the “Company”) elected Eugene Lee, Jr. to serve on the Board, effective immediately.

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