GERARDO I. LOPEZ

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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC

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2015-09-14 Mr. Lopez is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Extended Stay America, Inc. and its paired-share REIT, ESH Hospitality, Inc. since August 2015. ... Mr. Lopez brings his skills, knowledge and business leadership as senior executive at entertainment and consumer products companies.
2016-09-28 Mr. Lopez is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Extended Stay America, Inc. and its paired-share REIT, ESH Hospitality, Inc. since August 2015. Mr. Lopez previously served as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of AMC Entertainment, Inc. from March 2009 to August 2015.
2017-09-27 Mr. Lopez is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Extended Stay America, Inc. and its paired-share REIT, ESH Hospitality, Inc. since August 2015. ... Mr. Lopez brings his skills, knowledge and business leadership as a senior executive at hospitality, entertainment and consumer products companies.

NEWELL BRANDS INC.

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2019-04-05 Mr. Lopez is an executive with over three decades of experience in consumer-focused industries. In addition, he has overseen a variety of transformations at various companies, and brings significant expertise in that area.
2020-03-26 Mr. Lopez is an executive with over three decades of experience in consumer-focused industries and corporate transformations.
2021-03-25 Mr. Lopez currently serves as Operating Partner at Softbank Investment Advisers and has extensive experience in consumer-focused industries and corporate transformations.
2022-03-23 Mr. Lopez has over three decades of experience in consumer-focused industries. In addition, he has overseen a variety of corporate transformations and brings significant expertise in that area.
2023-04-05 Mr. Lopez has over three (3) decades of experience in consumer focused industries. In addition, he has overseen a variety of corporate transformations and brings significant expertise in that area.
2024-03-27 •  2018 – 2021: Operating Partner and Head of Operating Group at SBIA •  2015 – 2017: President and Chief Executive Officer of Extended Stay America, Inc. •  2009 – 2015: President and Chief Executive Officer of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. •  2004 – 2009: Executive Vice President of Starbucks Corporation and President of its Global Consumer Products, Seattle’s Best Coffee and Foodservice divisions
2025-03-27 Mr. Lopez brings to the Board over three decades of experience in consumer focused industries. In addition, he has overseen a variety of corporate transformations and brings significant expertise in that area.

REALTY INCOME CORP

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2019-04-01 Gerardo I. Lopez is currently an Operating Partner with Softbank (December 2018-present). Prior to this role, Mr. Lopez was an Operating Partner at High Bluff Capital Partners, a private equity firm, and Executive Chairman of Quiznos, Inc. (June 2018 – December 2018). Previously, Mr. Lopez served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Extended Stay America, Inc. and its pair-share REIT, ESH Hospitality, Inc. (paired together as NYSE: STAY) (2015-2017), President and Chief Executive Officer of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC) (2009-2015), Executive Vice President of Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) and President of its Global Consumer Products, Seattle’s Best Coffee and Foodservice division (2004-2009), and President of the Handleman Entertainment Resources division of Handleman Company (2001-2004). Mr. Lopez has also held a variety of executive management positions with International Home Foods (1997-2000), PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE: PEP) (1986-1996), and the Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) (1983-1986). Mr. Lopez currently serves on the board of directors of CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE) (2015-present) and Newell Brands (NYSE: NWL) (2018-present).
2020-04-01 Gerardo I. Lopez is currently an Operating Partner and Head of the Operating Group for Softbank Investment Advisers (December 2018-present). Prior to this role, Mr. Lopez was an Operating Partner at High Bluff Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on investing in consumer-facing companies, and Executive Chairman of Quiznos, Inc. which is privately owned by High Bluff Capital Partners (June 2018 – December 2018). Previously, Mr. Lopez served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Extended Stay America, Inc. and its paired-share REIT, ESH Hospitality, Inc. (paired together as NYSE: STAY), the largest owner/operator of company-branded hotels in North America (2015-2017). Mr. Lopez also served as President and Chief Executive Officer of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC), the top global theater operator, where he led the reinvention of the customer theater experience (2009-2015). Prior to AMC, Mr. Lopez held various positions including Executive Vice President of Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) and President of its Global Consumer Products, Seattle’s Best Coffee and Foodservice division (2004-2009), and President of the Handleman Entertainment Resources division of Handleman Company (2001-2004). Mr. Lopez has also held a variety of executive management positions with International Home Foods (1997-2000), PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE: PEP) (1986-1996), and the Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) (1983-1986). Mr. Lopez currently serves on the board of directors of CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE) (2015-present), Newell Brands (NYSE: NWL) (2018-present) and OYO Hotels (2020-present).
2021-04-01 Gerardo I. Lopez is currently an Operating Partner and Head of the Operating Group for Softbank Investment Advisers (December 2018-present). Prior to this role, Mr. Lopez was an Operating Partner at High Bluff Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on investing in consumer-facing companies, and Executive Chairman of Quiznos, Inc. which is privately owned by High Bluff Capital Partners (June 2018 – December 2018). Previously, Mr. Lopez served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Extended Stay America, Inc. and its paired-share REIT, ESH Hospitality, Inc. (paired together as NYSE: STAY), the largest owner/operator of company-branded hotels in North America (2015-2017). Mr. Lopez also served as President and Chief Executive Officer of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC), the top global theater operator, where he led the reinvention of the customer theater experience (2009-2015). Prior to AMC, Mr. Lopez held various positions, including Executive Vice President of Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) and President of its Global Consumer Products, Seattle’s Best Coffee and Foodservice division (2004-2009), and President of the Handleman Entertainment Resources division of Handleman Company (2001-2004). Mr. Lopez has also held a variety of executive management positions with International Home Foods (1997-2000), PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE: PEP) (1986-1996), and the Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) (1983-1986). Mr. Lopez currently serves on the board of directors of CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE) (2015-present), Newell Brands (NYSE: NWL) (2018-present) and OYO Hotels (2020-present).
2022-04-01 Gerardo I. Lopez is currently an Operating Partner and Executive-in-Residence for Softbank Investment Advisers (December 2018-present). Prior to this role, Mr. Lopez was an Operating Partner at High Bluff Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on investing in consumer-facing companies, and Executive Chairman of Quiznos, Inc. which is privately owned by High Bluff Capital Partners (June 2018 – December 2018). Previously, Mr. Lopez served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Extended Stay America, Inc. and its paired-share REIT, ESH Hospitality, Inc. (paired together as NYSE: STAY), the largest owner/operator of company-branded hotels in North America (2015-2017). Mr. Lopez also served as President and Chief Executive Officer of AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMC), the top global theater operator, where he led the reinvention of the customer theater experience (2009-2015). Prior to AMC, Mr. Lopez held various positions, including Executive Vice President of Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) and President of its Global Consumer Products, Seattle’s Best Coffee and Foodservice division (2004-2009), and President of the Handleman Entertainment Resources division of Handleman Company (2001-2004). Mr. Lopez has also held a variety of executive management positions with International Home Foods (1997-2000), PepsiCo, Inc. (NYSE: PEP) (1986-1996), and the Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) (1983-1986). Mr. Lopez currently serves on the board of directors of CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE) (2015-present), Newell Brands (NYSE: NWL) (2018-present) and OYO Hotels (2020-present). Mr. Lopez holds a B.A. from George Washington University and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.
2023-03-31 Mr. Lopez holds an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Arts degree from George Washington University.
2024-04-15 Gerardo I. Lopez previously served as Executive-in-Residence for Softbank Investment Advisers ... Mr. Lopez holds an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Arts degree from George Washington University.
2025-03-26 Mr. Lopez holds an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Arts degree from George Washington University.

Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-07-01