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Eugene I. Lee, Jr. Appointed Chairman of the Board of Portillo’s; Michael A. Miles, Jr. to Retire as of Annual Meeting

Directors Michael A. Miles, Jr. and Joshua A. Lutzker announce they will not stand for reelection at the Company’s 2026 Annual MeetingCHICAGO, March 11, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Portillo’s (NASDAQ: PTLO), the fast-casual restaurant concept known for its menu of Chicago-style favorites, today announced a leadership transition within its Board of Directors. The Board has appointed Eugene I. Lee, Jr., a respected veteran of the restaurant industry and award-winning foodservice leader, as Chairman o

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Eugene I. Lee, Jr. Appointed Chairman of the Board of Portillo’s; Michael A. Miles, Jr. to Retire as of Annual Meeting

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