Portillo’s Appoints Kevin Kalicak as CFO and Treasurer

Portillo’s announced the appointment of Kevin Kalicak as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective September 7, 2026. Kalicak joins the fast-casual restaurant chain after more than 25 years at Darden Restaurants, where he most recently served as Senior Vice President of Finance for Olive Garden.

In his new capacity, Kalicak will manage financial planning and analysis, accounting, investor relations, internal audit, tax, and supply chain functions. To incentivize the appointment, Portillo’s is granting Kalicak a one-time sign-on award of restricted stock units valued at $825,000, which will vest over a three-year period.

President and CEO Brett Patterson stated that Kalicak's experience in driving profitable growth is instrumental for strengthening the business and positioning the company for long-term expansion.