Portillo's appoints Pamela Smith as Interim CFO effective May 20, 2026

Portillo's Inc.

Smith replaces Michelle Hook as principal financial and accounting officer; term until July 1, 2026 or until permanent CFO named.
Smith is independent contractor via PF Smith Consulting; compensated $14,000/week, no equity or benefits.
Board engaged executive search firm to identify permanent CFO successor.
Smith previously served as SVP FP&A at Estée Lauder (2014-2016) and CFO/FP&A at Redbox (2013-2014).
No family relationships or 404(a) transactions with directors or officers disclosed.

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Departed

Michelle Hook

Chief Financial Officer

PTLO · Portillo's Inc.

Successor: Pamela Smith
Filed: May 21, 2026, 5:20 PM ET

replacing Michelle Hook in both roles in connection with Ms. Hook’s previously announced departure

Appointed (interim)

Pamela Smith

Interim Chief Financial Officer

PTLO · Portillo's Inc.

Effective: 2026-05-20
Filed: May 21, 2026, 5:20 PM ET

appointed Pamela Smith to serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective May 20, 2026.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Michelle Hook departed as Chief Financial Officer at Portillo's Inc..

Action: departed
Role: Chief Financial Officer

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replacing Michelle Hook in both roles in connection with Ms. Hook’s previously announced departure

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Pamela Smith was appointed as Interim Chief Financial Officer at Portillo's Inc..

Action: appointed
Role: Interim Chief Financial Officer

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appointed Pamela Smith to serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective May 20, 2026.

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