Brinker International Names Kelli Valade Chief Operating Officer for Chili's Grill & Bar(R) and On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina(R)

"Kelli's leadership skills, strategic vision and strong focus on results make her well suited for this latest challenge. Her guidance and drive for success will be instrumental in delivering the flawless execution and outstanding hospitality our guests have come to expect at our restaurants," said Todd Diener, President of Chili's and On The Border.

Valade has been with Brinker International for 13 years, holding various positions, including Director of Human Resources for On The Border, Vice President for Emerging Brands & Corporate HR, and her most recent role as Senior Vice President of Chili's and On The Border PeopleWorks and Brinker Shared Services.

Prior to joining Brinker, Valade worked for the Specialty Concepts Division of Carlson Restaurants Worldwide. She also previously worked as a Training and Recruiting Consultant for Dallas based American Service Management Resources.

Active in several industry organizations, Valade holds a seat on the founders board of the Multi-Cultural Food Service Hospitality Alliance. She is also a member of the Society for Human Resource Management and Women's Foodservice Forum. Valade holds a Bachelors degree in Sociology from Binghamton University in Upstate New York and an MBA from Syracuse University.

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) , is one of the world's leading casual dining restaurant companies, serving more than 1 million guests daily. Founded in 1975 and based in Dallas, Texas, Brinker owns or franchises nearly 1,700 restaurants in 28 countries and two territories and employs more than 125,000.

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