James Butler is senior vice president, chief supply chain and corporate strategy officer for Brinker International, Inc., one of the world’s leading casual dining restaurant companies and home of Chili’s® Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy®.
In this role, he oversees all aspects of the company’s supply chain, including procurement, food safety, quality assurance, distribution, logistics, brand program management, and supply chain systems for Brinker’s corporate-owned restaurants. In addition to his supply chain leadership, James directs Brinker’s corporate strategy team, driving several of the company’s most impactful initiatives and strategic projects.
Prior to Brinker, James was Senior Vice President of Supply Chain at Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC (RSCS), the supply chain co-op for Yum! Brands. There, he led a transformation of supply chain operations supporting Kentucky Fried Chicken, improving efficiency and performance. Before joining Brinker, James was senior vice president of supply chain at Restaurant Supply Chain Solutions, LLC (RSCS) – a Yum! Brands Co-Op. While there he led and transformed the supply chain management organization supporting Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants. Before RSCS, James served as vice president of strategy and integrated business planning at Georgia Pacific and spent several years as a leader and management consultant with Deloitte Consulting, LLC. He has a strong track record of linking operational strategies with commercial objectives to deliver lasting value and inspiring a shared vision that transforms organizations.
Earlier in his career, James held various roles in sales and marketing with AT&T, International Paper and Verizon Wireless. He earned a bachelor’s degree from The University of Kentucky and an MBA from Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management.
Committed to giving back, James serves on the alumni boards of both of his alma maters and mentors young people entering college and their careers. Outside of work, he enjoys quality time with his wife, Catalina, and their three children. The family loves traveling, especially to South America to visit Catalina’s family. When home, they enjoy following their favorite college teams and laughing and playing together.
What is James M. Butler's net worth?
The estimated net worth of James M. Butler is at least $2.30 million as of August 21st, 2026. Mr. Butler owns 9,064 shares of Brinker International stock worth more than $2,301,105 as of August 25th. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Butler may own. Learn More about James M. Butler's net worth.
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Has James M. Butler been buying or selling shares of Brinker International?
In the last ninety days, James M. Butler has sold $2,403,700.00 in shares of Brinker International stock. Most recently, James M. Butler sold 10,000 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Friday, August 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $240.37, for a transaction totalling $2,403,700.00. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president now directly owns 9,064 shares of the company's stock, valued at $2,178,713.68. Learn More on James M. Butler's trading history.
Who are Brinker International's active insiders?
Brinker International's insider roster includes James Butler (Senior Vice President, Chief Supply Chain and Corporate Strategy Officer, Brinker International, Inc), Douglas Comings (COO), Cindy Davis (Director), Joseph DePinto (Director), Harriet Edelman (Director), George Felix (CMO), Daniel Fuller (SVP), Kevin Hochman (Chief Executive Officer and President), Ramona Hood (Director), Prashant Ranade (Director), Wyman Roberts (CEO), Joseph Taylor (CFO), Michaela Ware (EVP & CFO), and Aaron White (EVP). Learn More on Brinker International's active insiders.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Brinker International?
In the last twelve months, insiders at the restaurant operator sold shares 19 times. They sold a total of 300,783 shares worth more than $59,622,561.30. The most recent insider tranaction occured on August, 21st when SVP James M Butler sold 10,000 shares worth more than $2,403,700.00. Insiders at Brinker International own 1.4% of the company.
Learn More about insider trades at Brinker International. Information on this page was last updated on 8/21/2026.
