Longtime Brinker International leader Aaron White has been promoted to executive vice president, chief operating officer, and chief people officer for the Dallas-based company’s restaurant brands, Chili’s Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy.

In her expanded role, the 29-year company veteran will oversee both operations strategy and PeopleWorks across the Restaurant Support Center, Chili’s and Maggiano’s, with her leadership team focused on driving the company’s next level of operational improvements to improve the team member and guest experience, the company said.

White began her Brinker career as a Chili’s server and bartender. She most recently served as executive vice president and chief people officer.

Prior to her role as Brinker CPO, White was Chili’s co-chief operating officer, supporting the brand’s eastern U.S. locations.

“Aaron has earned deep respect across the organization for her ability to strategize, get things done, bring people together, and elevate our culture. She’s the kind of leader who both delivers results and does it in the right way that is both sustainable and culture-building,” Brinker CEO and President Kevin Hochman said in a statement. “As we look toward our future growth and continue our simplification journey in our restaurants, Aaron will lead her team with deep expertise to ensure our operators’ jobs are easier, more fun, and more rewarding and the guest experience remains top of mind.”

In April, White was named to the Nation’s Restaurant News Power List: Women in Foodservice for her significant role in shaping the company’s culture and driving organizational change.

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