Staffing

BurgerFi names finance executive to board of directors

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July 15, 2021

BurgerFi International Inc. has appointed Vivian Lopez-Blanco to its board of directors, following the sudden passing of board member Steven Berrard announced on June 10, 2021. Lopez-Blanco will also chair the audit committee and serve on the compensation committee and the nominating governance committee, according to a company press release.

Lopez-Blanco serves as a board member of a data company, Jumptuit Health Inc., and previously served as an advisory board member of BBVA, a chain of banks in Florida. Prior to her board positions, she was chief financial officer for Mednax Inc., a national medical group specializing in prenatal, neonatal and pediatric services. She's also served as the chief financial officer for the Hispanic Restaurants division of Carrols Corporation, one of the largest restaurant franchisees in North America.

Early in her career, Lopez-Blanco spent several years at Arthur Andersen, an international accounting firm, progressing through different management roles and gaining experience in public company reporting. She holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Florida International University and is a certified public accountant.

"After an extensive search process to fill Steve's position on our board and to lead our audit committee, we could not be happier to have Vivian join us," Ophir Sternberg, executive chairman of BurgerFi, said in the release. "As BurgerFi embarks on its next chapter of growth and seeks to capitalize on its expansion plans, Vivian brings a wealth of knowledge to our board given her public-company expertise and proven track record leading organizations from a financial perspective through periods of growth. We are confident she will be a valuable asset to the board and look forward to the guidance she will provide."

Established in 2011, BurgerFi has nearly 120 restaurants domestically and internationally. FastCasual recognized the Florida-based concept as the No. 1 brand on its 2021 list of Top Movers & Shakers.