Prior to his retirement in July, 2009, Paul E. Avery served as Chief Operating Officer of OSI Restaurant Partners, Inc. since May 2005, including operation of Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, Cheeseburger in Paradise, Lee Roy Selmon’s, Ala Carte Pavilion and Outback International. He was promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Outback Steakhouse, Inc. January of 2004 and served as President of Outback Steakhouse, Inc. since April of 1997. Paul was elected to the Board of Directors in 1998 and served until April of 2004. From 1990 to 1993, Paul was the Director of Operations. Paul Avery has an Associate Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management at Middlesex County College in New Jersey and a Bachelor of Science Degree at Kean University in New Jersey.
He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Suntrust Bank – Tampa Bay, Health Innovations Insurance, and the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA). Additionally, he is a Trustee for Paul Smith’s College NY, and serves on the Advisory Boards for CLW Real Estate Group and Front Burner Brands.
Chairman of the Board | CEO/President, Elevated Brands, LLC