CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER , DARDEN RESTAURANTS, INC. Age: 51 Director Since: March 2024 Current Committees: Audit Professional Experience Darden Restaurants, Inc., a national multi-brand restaurant owner and operator Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (December 2022 present) Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (January 2021 December 2022) Senior Vice President, Corporate Finance and Treasurer (2020 January 2021) Senior Vice President, Finance & Analytics (2016 2020) The Fresh Market, Inc., a specialty grocery retailer Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis and Investor Relations (2014 2016) Red Lobster Hospitality, LLC, a restaurant chain operator Senior Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis and Treasury (2014) Vice President, Finance (2013 2014) Darden Restaurants, Inc., a national multi-brand restaurant owner and operator Director, Financial Planning & Market Analysis, Longhorn Steakhouse (2010 2013) Director Qualifications Mr. Vennam brings to the Board and Audit Committee valuable insight into business operations, corporate finance and treasury cultivated over a career in finance spanning over two decades, including as chief financial officer of a publicly traded company Mr. Vennam s background in corporate acquisitions and divestitures, as well as his experience in financial and strategic planning, contributes to the Board s investment and financial acumen Mr. Vennam also brings to the Board cross-functional experience gained from his leadership of information technology, investor relations, consumer insights and business analytics functions of large organizations Skills & Experience Real Estate Industry Professional Services / Consulting Corporate Governance CEO Leadership / Executive Management Accounting / Finance / Capital Markets Human Capital Management Risk Management Organic Growth Sustainability Technology / Innovation Cybersecurity Mergers & Acquisitions