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Bloomin' Blinds has appointed Young Han as its new Chief Financial Officer, following the recent appointment of Jeff Wharton as CEO. Han brings years of entrepreneurial experience to the role, including experience as a fractional CFO and utility executive at venture-backed companies.
Bloomin’ Blinds names Young Han Chief Financial Officer. This news comes after the appointment of Jeff Wharton as CEO.
Young Han brings with him years of entrepreneurial experience. After graduating from San Jose State University, he began his professional journey as the co-founder of a restaurant. This position provided Han with substantial experience, launching him into a successful career in management, marketing, and operations. Han also held positions as a utility executive at venture backed companies, including Philz Coffee and Limelight Health.
Notably, his experience as the Fractional CFO of Revscale AI, an AI-powered technology solutions company, brings a wealth of knowledge to the brand alongside its continued development of BloomScale - created in partnership with RevScale AI.
“I consider myself a serial entrepreneur – I am always looking to be involved in a new business venture or growth opportunities with brands that show determination to succeed,” said Han. “When I met the Stuart family and Jeff Wharton, I knew that this was a company that aligns with my character and values. My specialty is in helping take business goals and putting them into actionable operating systems. The blinds industry is ripe for growth, innovation, and expansion, and this team is ready to be at the forefront of the industry.”
As Han steps into his new role, his plans surround developing and implementing a financial forecasting system.
Founded in 2001, Bloomin’ Blinds is a family-business at its core. Kelsey, Kris, and Kevin Stuart remain at the helm of the business. Most recently, the brand appointed Jeff Wharton as CEO and announced its new tech stack, BloomScale, which aims to improve the customer experience.
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on September 26, 2024. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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