Prominent restaurant company leader resigns from role

Liz Smith was CEO of Tampa-based Bloomin’ Brands for 10 years before transitioning to executive chairwoman of the board in April 2019.

By Business Observer Staff
| 10:28 a.m. February 13, 2020
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Tampa Bay-Lakeland

TAMPA — Liz Smith has resigned as executive chairwoman at Bloomin’ Brands, the Tampa-based parent company of Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar.

According to a Feb. 13 SEC filing, Smith’s resignation is effective March 6. She will remain involved with the company as a member of the board of directors.