Bloomin' Brands Names Christel CFO-Elect Healy Strategy VP

Bloomin' Brands announced the appointment of Eric Christel as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer-Elect, with a transition period ending around September 8, 2025, after which he will assume full CFO responsibilities. Christel brings nearly 20 years of financial leadership experience in the food and beverage sector, including roles at The Campbell’s Company and PepsiCo. Current CFO Michael Healy will transition to a new role as Executive Vice President of Strategy & Transformation, focusing on the company's turnaround efforts, particularly for the Outback Steakhouse brand, supported by Susan Cline, recently promoted to Group Vice President, Strategy & Transformation. The leadership changes have positively impacted investor confidence, with Bloomin' Brands' stock rising to a four-month high and analysts giving mixed ratings but noting potential upside. Additionally, Jessica Mitory will join as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, overseeing HR functions such as recruitment and employee development. Bloomin' Brands operates well-known casual dining brands primarily in the U.S. and internationally, with a market capitalization of about $737 million and reported revenue growth of 3.4%.