50 Women to Watch Honoree
Bloomin' Brands, Inc.
Tampa, FL
2024 Cohort
C-suite executive with 30+ years’ experience in complex commercial, organizational, and legal challenges. Kelly is Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary for Bloomin’ Brands, one of the world’s largest casual dining companies (NASDAQ: BLMN; ~$5B annual revenue), known for its Outback Steakhouse®; Carrabba’s Italian Grill®; Bonefish Grill®; and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse® brands. She has experience in corporate and board governance, mergers & acquisitions, ESG, shareholder engagement, securities, corporate structure and formalities, risk management, franchising, and contract negotiation.