BJS RESTAURANTS INC (BJRI)
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
BJS RESTAURANTS INC - Executive Compensation
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Executive Compensation
J. Todd Wilson serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of BJ's Restaurants, Inc., a leading casual dining chain renowned for its deep-dish pizzas, handcrafted beers, and extensive menu. With more than 20 years of finance and accounting expertise, Wilson has played a pivotal role in driving the company's financial health, strategic growth, and resilience amid economic shifts, including the COVID-19 pandemic. Wilson joined BJ's in 2013 as Vice President of Finance, following a decade-plus tenure at Deloitte & Touche LLP, where he advanced to Senior Manager in the audit services group, specializing in restaurant and retail clients. A graduate of San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting, he swiftly progressed at BJ's, earning promotions to Senior Vice President and Treasurer in 2015 and EVP and CFO in 2017. His early contributions included enhancing financial reporting processes and supporting operational efficiencies during a phase of restaurant expansion. As CFO, Wilson oversees comprehensive financial functions, including planning and analysis, treasury, tax, internal audit, investor relations, and enterprise risk management. Key achievements under his leadership include successful debt refinancings, share repurchase programs, and capital allocation strategies that bolstered liquidity and shareholder returns, positioning BJ's for sustained profitability and innovation in the competitive casual dining sector.