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Portillo's appoints Kevin Kalicak as CFO, effective Sept 7, 2026
Portillo's Inc.
- Kalicak joins from Darden Restaurants, most recently SVP of Finance for Olive Garden (900+ restaurants, $5B sales).
- Compensation: $500K base salary, 75% target bonus, $750K LTIP target, $100K sign-on cash, $187.5K guaranteed 2026 incentive.
- One-time sign-on RSU award of $825K (3-year vest) and relocation reimbursement up to $100K.
- He succeeds interim CFO Pamela Smith, who served since May 20, 2026.
- Kalicak will oversee finance, accounting, IR, supply chain, and other corporate functions.