BJ's Restaurants, Inc. Appoints Ashley Van as Senior Vice President and Principal Accounting Officer

BJ's Restaurants, Inc. announced the appointment of Ashley A. Van as Senior Vice President and Principal Accounting Officer, effective May 11, 2026. Ms. Van brings extensive experience from previous roles at Reformation, Sweetgreen, and El Pollo Loco. Her compensation package includes a base salary of $340,000, an annual bonus target of 55% of her base salary, a $50,000 signing bonus, and initial equity grants valued at $300,000, vesting over three years. She will also be eligible for annual equity grants and severance benefits in case of termination without cause or resignation for good reason, which includes six to twelve months of salary. J. Todd Wilson will cease to be the Principal Accounting Officer. The filing also includes the text of the offer letter detailing the terms of Ms. Van's employment.