Jessica Mitory serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resource Officer at Bloomin' Brands, Inc., where she leads the global human resources strategy for a portfolio of iconic restaurant brands including Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. With over 25 years of experience in human resources within the hospitality industry, Mitory joined Bloomin' Brands in 2018 after a distinguished 22-year tenure at Darden Restaurants, Inc. There, she advanced through progressively senior roles, culminating as Senior Vice President of Human Resources Operations, where she oversaw HR for more than 200,000 employees across brands like Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse. Under Mitory's leadership at Bloomin' Brands, the company has achieved significant milestones in talent development, diversity and inclusion, and employee engagement. She spearheaded initiatives that enhanced workforce resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, including comprehensive training programs and flexible work policies that supported the retention of over 85,000 team members worldwide. Her efforts have been recognized with awards such as being named to the HR Executive of the Year list by HR Magazine, and she has driven a 20% improvement in employee satisfaction scores through innovative benefits and leadership development programs. In her current role, Mitory champions a people-first culture, aligning HR strategies with business objectives to foster innovation and growth. She manages all aspects of HR, from recruitment and compensation to labor relations and organizational effectiveness, ensuring Bloomin' Brands remains a top employer in the competitive restaurant sector. Mitory holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Central Florida and is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).