Brinker International promoted Aaron White to executive vice president, chief operating officer and chief people officer for the company's restaurant brands, Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy.

In this expanded role, White will oversee both operations strategy and PeopleWorks across the Brinker’s Restaurant Support Center, Chili's and Maggiano's. Her team leadership team will focus on “driving the company's next level of operational improvements to improve the team member and guest experience,” per a company release.

White began her Brinker career 29 years ago as a Chili's server and bartender and has most recently served as executive vice president and chief people officer. Prior to her role as Brinker CPO, she was Chili's co-chief operating officer, supporting the restaurant chain’s eastern U.S. locations.