News Release

September 24, 2024

Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. Names Gagan Sinha Chief Information Officer

TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 24, 2024) – Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq:BLMN) today announced the promotion of Gagan Sinha to Chief Information Officer. He will lead the company’s global information technology strategy, development and implementation of all digital consumer and business technology. Sinha will also join the Executive Leadership Team.

“Gagan’s proven ability to build global teams to lead transformation and innovation will help our company create an optimized digital experience for our guests,” said Mike Spanos, Chief Executive Officer of Bloomin' Brands.

Sinha has more than 20 years of experience in various industries. He joined Bloomin’ Brands in April of 2024 as Senior Vice President of Technology. Prior to joining the company, he served as Senior Vice President of Information Technology at Inspire Brands where he led all aspects of technology for more than 31,000 restaurants globally. Before Inspire’s acquisition of Dunkin Brands, Sinha served as Vice President of IT at Dunkin Brands where he led technology for all Dunkin and Baskin Robbins stores globally.

Sinha holds a Master’s Degree in Management from Harvard University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University.

About Bloomin’ Brands, Inc.

Bloomin' Brands, Inc. is one of the largest casual dining restaurant companies in the world with a portfolio of leading, differentiated restaurant concepts. The Company has four founder-inspired brands: Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar.  The Company owns and operates more than 1,450 restaurants in 46 states, Guam and 13 countries, some of which are franchise locations.  For more information, please visit bloominbrands.com.