Bloomin' Brands, Inc. announced that David Deno, Chief Executive Officer, will be retiring after 12 years with the company, including the last five years as CEO and a member of the Board of Directors. Deno will continue in his current role until a successor is named and a successful transition period is completed. The company?s Board of Directors will conduct a search for Deno?s successor.

Deno joined Bloomin? Brands in 2012 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and has served on the company?s Board of Directors since 2019 when he was named CEO. He joined the company from Best Buy where he served as President of Asia and Chief Financial Officer for the International Division.

Deno also spent 15 years with Pizza Hut and YUM Brands serving as CFO for Pizza Hut, YUM Restaurants International and YUM Brands; he also served as Chief Operating Officer of YUM Brands. This, coupled with roles at Burger King, have resulted in a 40-year tenure primarily in the hospitality industry. Last year, Deno was honored with the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) Silver Plate Award in recognition for his outstanding contribution to the foodservice industry.