{"id":860670,"date":"2025-06-16T07:03:58","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T11:03:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/portillos-adds-veteran-restaurant-leader-gene-lee-to-board-of-directors\/"},"modified":"2025-06-16T07:03:58","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T11:03:58","slug":"portillos-adds-veteran-restaurant-leader-gene-lee-to-board-of-directors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/portillos-adds-veteran-restaurant-leader-gene-lee-to-board-of-directors\/","title":{"rendered":"Portillo\u2019s Adds Veteran Restaurant Leader Gene Lee to Board of Directors"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>\nFormer CEO Brings a Wealth of Industry Operations Expertise<br \/>\n<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mw_release\">\n<p align=\"left\">CHICAGO, June  16, 2025  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=iw8AtXQtBU_-FLWojfIv3aOmgV6xc0NYWs3w1xUsxWg2B_rSJ3RPW9mPCckohSGeVcvdELzTtX7S7byQ-cdPJOYRX66ZP7LWQjnv2G59r_8=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"><u>Portillo\u2019s<\/u><\/a> (NASDAQ: PTLO), the fast-casual restaurant concept known for its menu of Chicago-style favorites, today announced the appointment of Eugene I. Lee, Jr., a respected veteran of the restaurant industry and award-winning foodservice leader, to Portillo\u2019s Board of Directors, effective immediately.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Gene has dedicated his career to the restaurant industry,\u201d said Mike Miles, Chairman of the Board of Portillo\u2019s. \u201cHis rise from bussing tables to running the world&#8217;s premier casual-dining company gives him an understanding of all facets of the business, from how to run a great shift to how to best position brands for growth in new markets. He has a passion for the people who work on the front lines and for delivering value to customers and shareholders. We are excited to have his experience and wisdom on the Portillo\u2019s board.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Lee brings extensive leadership experience across the restaurant industry, from emerging, high-growth concepts to established, high-volume chains. He served as CEO at Darden Restaurants from 2015 to 2022 and as Chairman of the Darden Board from 2021 to 2023. Under his leadership, Darden\u2019s revenues grew by more than $2 billion and its market capitalization nearly tripled to $20 billion. He led the company through periods of significant change, including the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, with a steadfast focus on team members and guests. Mr. Lee originally joined Darden in 2007 through the acquisition of RARE Hospitality International, and went on to hold several senior roles, including President and Chief Operating Officer, and President of Darden\u2019s Specialty Restaurant Group. Prior to Darden, Mr. Lee held various leadership positions at RARE, including President and COO.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m honored to join an iconic brand like Portillo\u2019s\u2014one that truly understands the heart of what makes restaurants great: craveable food, strong operations, and an unmatched guest experience,&#8221; said Mr. Lee. &#8220;Portillo\u2019s has tremendous potential for continued growth, and I\u2019m excited to work with the leadership team and Board to help drive that growth and create lasting value for guests, team members, and shareholders alike.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In 2018, the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association awarded the prestigious Gold Plate Award for industry excellence to Mr. Lee. He previously received the People Report Workplace Legacy Award in recognition of his commitment to balancing people and performance throughout his career in foodservice.<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Lee is a native of Massachusetts and earned an MBA from Suffolk University in Boston. He is currently the Independent Board Chair for Advance Auto Parts.<\/p>\n<p>This appointment was made in alignment with the terms of Portillo\u2019s previously announced cooperation agreement and is supported by Engaged Capital, LLC.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGene is one of the best operators in the restaurant industry and will be a tremendous asset in the Portillo\u2019s boardroom in helping the company continue to execute its growth strategy and deliver strong unit economics,\u201d said Glenn W. Welling, Founder and CIO of Engaged Capital.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>About Portillo\u2019s <\/strong><br \/>\n        <br \/>In 1963,\u00a0Dick Portillo\u00a0invested\u00a0$1,100\u00a0to open the first Portillo&#8217;s hot dog stand in\u00a0Villa Park, Illinois, calling it &#8220;The Dog House.&#8221; Today, Portillo&#8217;s (NASDAQ: PTLO) has grown to more than 90 restaurants across 10 states and is beloved for its Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, char-grilled burgers, fresh salads, and famous chocolate cake.<\/p>\n<p>Guests can join Portillo\u2019s Perks, the brand\u2019s loyalty program, at Portillos.com\/perks to earn and redeem delicious rewards. Fans can also download the Portillo\u2019s App for iOS or Android or visit Portillo\u2019s website to order ahead for pickup or delivery and get the best dill on these bun-believably delicious Chicago-style favorites and more. Plus, Portillo\u2019s ships its craveworthy food to all 50 states via Portillos.com.<\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>Investor Contact:<\/strong><br \/>\n        <br \/>Chris Brandon<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=YQrO_HJsOR0iLPPfxVyuE9PrdQ3SDWg3Px8rauz3aRlPiWDy3DU7SRX0DxZP4hUk11F4QQl7EtSNIC3Lrqew2KLO0vhigWCICNo58I8Gn2cqXqJVIW9eMeWh6J6zDk7t\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Investors@portillos.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n        <strong>Media Contact:<\/strong><br \/>\n        <br \/>Sara Wirth<br \/><u><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/Tracker?data=iw8AtXQtBU_-FLWojfIv3SozJpV2vAIqguEM4TWYQAgKEtSIbhjHdQvhsGi3RnKyLhb3kUXkBZzeHBnoxC0J0E8fZ2NwB0P04PKeLxD6SnY=\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">PortillosPR@icrinc.com<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n<p>      <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"__GNW8366DE3E__IMG\" src=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/newsroom\/ti?nf=OTQ2OTAxMSM2OTkyMjcxIzIyMjE1NDU=\" \/><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/ml.globenewswire.com\/media\/YzM2ZGY0NjktOWUxMy00ZWFlLThhYjktYTM1MGIwNjBjZDc1LTEyMzMwOTgtMjAyNS0wNi0xNi1lbg==\/tiny\/Portillo-s-Inc-.png\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"mw_contactinfo\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former CEO Brings a Wealth of Industry Operations Expertise CHICAGO, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Portillo\u2019s (NASDAQ: PTLO), the fast-casual restaurant concept known for its menu of Chicago-style favorites, today announced the appointment of Eugene I. Lee, Jr., a respected veteran of the restaurant industry and award-winning foodservice leader, to Portillo\u2019s Board of Directors, effective immediately. &#8220;Gene has dedicated his career to the restaurant industry,\u201d said Mike Miles, Chairman of the Board of Portillo\u2019s. \u201cHis rise from bussing tables to running the world&#8217;s premier casual-dining company gives him an understanding of all facets of the business, from how to run a great shift to how to best position brands for growth in new markets. He has a passion for &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/portillos-adds-veteran-restaurant-leader-gene-lee-to-board-of-directors\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Portillo\u2019s Adds Veteran Restaurant Leader Gene Lee to Board of Directors&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-860670","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Portillo\u2019s Adds Veteran Restaurant Leader Gene Lee to Board of Directors - Market Newsdesk<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/portillos-adds-veteran-restaurant-leader-gene-lee-to-board-of-directors\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Portillo\u2019s Adds Veteran Restaurant Leader Gene Lee to Board of Directors - Market Newsdesk\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Former CEO Brings a Wealth of Industry Operations Expertise CHICAGO, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) &#8212; Portillo\u2019s (NASDAQ: PTLO), the fast-casual restaurant concept known for its menu of Chicago-style favorites, today announced the appointment of Eugene I. 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