Core Viewpoint - Portillo's has appointed Michael Miles Jr as interim CEO following the departure of Michael Osanloo, who served as president and CEO for seven years and will assist in the transition for 90 days [1][2]. Group 1: Leadership Changes - Michael Miles Jr, previously the chairman of Portillo's board, has taken over as interim CEO [1][5]. - Osanloo expressed gratitude for his time leading the company and acknowledged the contributions of the team [1]. - A search committee has been formed to find a permanent CEO, consisting of directors Paulette Dodson, GJ Hart, Eugene I Lee Jr, and Michael Miles Jr [2]. Group 2: Executive Background - Michael Miles Jr has extensive experience in the retail and restaurant sectors, having previously served as president and COO of Staples and COO of Pizza Hut [3]. - Eugene Lee Jr has been appointed as the lead independent director, bringing experience from his tenure as CEO of Darden Restaurants [4]. Group 3: Company Overview - Portillo's operates 90 outlets across ten US states, known for its Italian beef sandwiches, char-grilled burgers, Chicago-style hot dogs, salads, and chocolate cake [5].