Biography

Mr. Spanos, currently CEO of Bloomin’ Brands, Inc., one of the world’s largest casual dining companies, is a seasoned global executive, bringing over 25 years of frontline leadership, strategy, operations, and retail consumer products experience to the Board. From 2021-2024, Mr. Spanos was COO of Delta Airlines, Inc., one of the world’s largest airlines. From 2019-2021, Mr. Spanos was the President and CEO of Six Flags Entertainment, Inc., a leading entertainment provider, where he guided the company through the pandemic and a digital and customer-focused transformation. Prior to Six Flags, Mr. Spanos served as the Chief Executive Officer, Asia, Middle East and North Africa, of PepsiCo, Inc., a leading global food and beverage company, from January 2018 to November 2019. Mr. Spanos previously served as interim head of PepsiCo, Inc.’s Asia, Middle East and North Africa division from October 2017 to January 2018 and as President and Chief Executive Officer, PepsiCo Greater China Region, from September 2014 to January 2018. Prior to that, Mr. Spanos served as Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer, PepsiCo North America Beverages from October 2011 to September 2014. Mr. Spanos previously held management roles of increasing responsibility at PepsiCo, Inc. since 1993 in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.