Cathie Koch

Cathie Koch is the Group Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Bloomin' Brands, Inc., a position she has held since May 2019.1 In this role, she is responsible for overseeing several key areas of the company's operations:

Responsibilities

• Internal and external corporate communications
• Government affairs
• Community relations activities
• ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategy1

Professional Background

Cathie Koch has extensive experience in the foodservice industry:

• She joined Bloomin' Brands in 2012 as Vice President of Corporate Communications.1
• Prior to that, she spent eight years with Arby's Restaurant Group, where she created a full-service communications department.1

Education and Credentials

• Bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Florida
• Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) from the Public Relations Society of America1

Additional Roles and Recognition

Cathie Koch's expertise and leadership in the industry have been recognized:

• She serves on the Board of Directors for the National Restaurant Association.13
• Her election to this board was announced in January 2022, highlighting her influence in the restaurant industry.3

Cathie Koch's role at Bloomin' Brands, Inc. places her among the company's executive leadership team, where she contributes to the strategic direction and public image of the organization's multiple restaurant brands, including Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar.2