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Perth Now
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
Brumbies forward looking to bow out with Super bang
Tom Hooper has already been rewarded for a stand-out season but the only gong the Brumbies big man cares about is winning the Super Rugby Pacific trophy. The Wallabies forward finished third in the Super Rugby Player of the Year voting behind All Blacks superstars Ardie Savea and Damien McKenzie. He was also named blindside flanker in the honorary inaugural team of the year. Hooper has been making the most of his last season with the Brumbies after signing a two-year deal with UK club Exeter and is determined to go out with a bang by lifting the Super trophy for the first time in 21 years. "I don't really care too much about the individual accolades and even if I did, Ardie smashed me in the comp - I think he won it about five weeks ago - he's an absolute freak," Hooper said of Moana Pasifika skipper Savea. "I enjoy playing with this group of blokes and they're some of my best mates, so yeah to be able to play my role for the team is the most pleasing thing." The Brumbies host the Hurricanes in a qualifying final on Saturday night and unless Queensland upset the Crusaders in Christchurch, it's set to be their last match in Canberra for the season. Should the Reds win on Friday night, a victorious Brumbies outfit would play a semi-final at home rather than in New Zealand where they have lost in the play-offs in the past three seasons. Making his debut back in 2021 and earning 51 caps, Hooper says he's planning to "rip in", in case it is his last in Canberra. "I haven't really thought about it being my last and I'm sure after I rip in on the field, there'll be a couple of waterworks with my family and the crowd," he told AAP. "Hopefully the Reds can do us a favour and win or if not, we'll just have to win one over there so we're not too fussed. "Whether it's at home or across the ditch, it doesn't really change, we'll be rip-roaring into the finals." The Brumbies have had the wood on the Hurricanes until round 11 this season, winning five of their past six and are unbeaten at home since 2017. They were starved of possession in that 29-35 loss and missed a whopping 40 tackles, with barnstorming winger Kini Naholo steam-rolling his way to two tries. Suffering an ACL last month, he will miss the match. Hooper, who has been starting at lock recently, said they couldn't afford to let the Hurricanes win the physical battle and needed to be firing from the opening whistle. "They came roaring into that Anzac match knowing that they'd lost a few on the trot against us so we have to make sure that we kind of nullify them a bit better," the 10-Test Wallaby said. "They got the jump on us last time, and we got to make sure that our eyelids are wide open and we're not asleep at the start of this game. "We're just going to make sure that we rip into every moment we can on game day and make sure it's an 80-minute performance."
West Australian
18 hours ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Brumbies forward looking to bow out with Super bang
Tom Hooper has already been rewarded for a stand-out season but the only gong the Brumbies big man cares about is winning the Super Rugby Pacific trophy. The Wallabies forward finished third in the Super Rugby Player of the Year voting behind All Blacks superstars Ardie Savea and Damien McKenzie. He was also named blindside flanker in the honorary inaugural team of the year. Hooper has been making the most of his last season with the Brumbies after signing a two-year deal with UK club Exeter and is determined to go out with a bang by lifting the Super trophy for the first time in 21 years. "I don't really care too much about the individual accolades and even if I did, Ardie smashed me in the comp - I think he won it about five weeks ago - he's an absolute freak," Hooper said of Moana Pasifika skipper Savea. "I enjoy playing with this group of blokes and they're some of my best mates, so yeah to be able to play my role for the team is the most pleasing thing." The Brumbies host the Hurricanes in a qualifying final on Saturday night and unless Queensland upset the Crusaders in Christchurch, it's set to be their last match in Canberra for the season. Should the Reds win on Friday night, a victorious Brumbies outfit would play a semi-final at home rather than in New Zealand where they have lost in the play-offs in the past three seasons. Making his debut back in 2021 and earning 51 caps, Hooper says he's planning to "rip in", in case it is his last in Canberra. "I haven't really thought about it being my last and I'm sure after I rip in on the field, there'll be a couple of waterworks with my family and the crowd," he told AAP. "Hopefully the Reds can do us a favour and win or if not, we'll just have to win one over there so we're not too fussed. "Whether it's at home or across the ditch, it doesn't really change, we'll be rip-roaring into the finals." The Brumbies have had the wood on the Hurricanes until round 11 this season, winning five of their past six and are unbeaten at home since 2017. They were starved of possession in that 29-35 loss and missed a whopping 40 tackles, with barnstorming winger Kini Naholo steam-rolling his way to two tries. Suffering an ACL last month, he will miss the match. Hooper, who has been starting at lock recently, said they couldn't afford to let the Hurricanes win the physical battle and needed to be firing from the opening whistle. "They came roaring into that Anzac match knowing that they'd lost a few on the trot against us so we have to make sure that we kind of nullify them a bit better," the 10-Test Wallaby said. "They got the jump on us last time, and we got to make sure that our eyelids are wide open and we're not asleep at the start of this game. "We're just going to make sure that we rip into every moment we can on game day and make sure it's an 80-minute performance."
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Jack in the Box serial interim finance leader takes CFO brass ring
This story was originally published on CFO Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily CFO Dive newsletter. Jack in the Box has appointed Dawn Hooper, a 25-year company veteran and serial interim principal financial officer, as its CFO on a permanent basis, the fast food restaurant chain announced in a press release Wednesday. Hooper, 54, is taking the financial reins after stepping up in recent years to serve multiple interim stints during CFO leadership transition periods, according to a securities filing. She acted as interim principal financial officer from August 2020 to January 2021, as interim CFO from February 2023 to August 2023 and most recently served as interim principal financial officer since October. The San Diego, California-based company's C-suite has been shaken up in recent months. Lance Tucker, who the company tapped late last year to serve a second stint as CFO, abruptly shifted in February to take on the role of interim principal executive officer after CEO Darin Harris resigned to take the CEO post at the franchise system manager Goddard Systems. In March, Tucker was named permanent CEO. The leadership changes come as the company is pursuing an 'asset-light' business model, announcing last month that it would close 150-200 underperforming restaurants. Like many quick service restaurants, Jack in the Box has been working to prevent a disastrous drop in same-store sales, reviving its suit-wearing clown mascot for a series of media appearances and pushing value messaging with its Munchies Under $4 menu, CFO Dive sister publication Restaurant Dive reported. Hooper has more than 30 years of experience in accounting and finance. Before joining Jack in the Box, she started her career at KPMG, where she worked from 1993 to 2000. In addition to her interim roles, she has most recently served as senior vice president, controller at the restaurant chain since December 2022. Hooper's compensation, in connection with her appointment as CFO effective May 26, will be $620,000, according to the Securities and Exchange Commission filing. Her target incentive potential under the company's annual performance incentive Plan will be 75% of base salary, the company said in the filing, and her annual long term incentive award LTI value will be $750,000. Hooper's Jack in the Box bonafides were cited by Tucker in a statement included in the release on her appointment this week. 'I've had the privilege of working with [Hooper] throughout my tenure at the company, including during my time as CFO from 2018 to 2020, when her guidance and partnership were invaluable,' Tucker said in the statement. 'She has been instrumental in supporting the company through periods of transformation, and the board and I have full confidence in her ability to lead our finance organization as we execute on our JACK on Track plan and beyond.' The company did not respond to a request for comment. Recommended Reading Interim CFOs top list of most wanted talent
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Jack in the Box promotes permanent CFO
This story was originally published on Restaurant Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Restaurant Dive newsletter. Jack in the Box has promoted Dawn Hooper to chief financial officer, the company announced Thursday. Hooper served as the company's interim principal financial officer since October 2024, and filled that role for two other periods between 2020 and 2021 and again in 2023, according to a press release. Lance Tucker, who was promoted to CEO earlier this year, was the previous CFO. Jack in the Box has struggled in recent quarters with frequent same-store sales declines at the burger brand and at sister chain Del Taco. These performance problems are pushing the chain to accelerate the closure of underperforming stores and to contemplate a sale of Del Taco. Given the sales declines facing Jack in the Box, Hooper will have to deal with significant challenges as permanent CFO. When Tucker was promoted to CEO earlier this year, he said the chain had to make capital allocation, cash flow acceleration and refranchising stores its fiscal priorities. Hooper, who has been with Jack in the Box for 25 years, said in a statement that the company was at a pivotal moment, but that it had strong fundamentals. 'My focus will be on improving long-term financial performance, streamlining our business model, and positioning the company for sustainable growth in the years ahead,' Hooper said. Tucker, in the same press release, expressed his confidence in Hooper. 'I've had the privilege of working with her throughout my tenure at the Company, including during my time as CFO from 2018 to 2020, when her guidance and partnership were invaluable. She has been instrumental in supporting the company through periods of transformation,' Tucker said. In response to the sales challenges, Jack in the Box announced a 'Jack on Track' turnaround initiative, which includes a reduction in spending on new company-owned units and a greater investment in tech and digital engagement, including the installation of ordering kiosks at 1,500 restaurants. Jack in the Box has also tried to keep abreast of QSR value trends, with offerings like its Munchies Under $4 program and its Nashville Hot Chicken LTO. Del Taco has followed in Taco Bell's footsteps on value in recent months, with new combo boxes. Jack in the Box did manage to grow its same-store sales by 0.4% in fiscal Q1, which ended on January 19, though Del Taco's sales also fell. Despite anemic sales growth and occasional drops in same-store sales, Jack in the Box has continued signing new franchise agreements that would bring its brand to new markets. Recommended Reading Jack in the Box will shutter up to 200 stores, mulls Del Taco sale Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Jack in the Box Inc. Announces Dawn Hooper as Its Chief Financial Officer
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) and its Board of Directors announced Dawn Hooper as the chief financial officer for Jack in the Box, effective immediately. Hooper, a Jack in the Box veteran of 25 years, previously served as interim principal financial officer for Jack in the Box from August 2020 to January 2021, from February 2023 to August 2023, and from October 2024 to present, and most recently held the role of senior vice president, controller since December 2022. She has been with the Company since October 2000 and throughout her tenure, has held key leadership roles within Jack in the Box's finance organization, including assistant controller, vice president of financial reporting and senior manager of corporate accounting. 'Dawn brings deep financial expertise, institutional knowledge, and proven leadership to the CFO role,' said Lance Tucker, Jack in the Box Chief Executive Officer. 'I've had the privilege of working with her throughout my tenure at the Company, including during my time as CFO from 2018 to 2020, when her guidance and partnership were invaluable. She has been instrumental in supporting the company through periods of transformation, and the Board and I have full confidence in her ability to lead our finance organization as we execute on our JACK on Track plan and beyond.' 'Having been part of this company's evolution over the past 25 years, I am honored to step into this role as CFO at such a pivotal time for Jack in the Box and continue contributing to a Company I care deeply about,' said Hooper. 'With strong fundamentals already in place, my focus will be on improving long-term financial performance, streamlining our business model, and positioning the company for sustainable growth in the years ahead.' Prior to joining the Company, she began her career with KPMG LLP where she worked from September 1993 to September 2000. She has more than 30 years of experience in accounting and finance. Hooper received her bachelor's degree in accounting from University of San Diego from the Knauss School of Business. About Jack in the Box Inc. Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK), founded and headquartered in San Diego, California, is a restaurant company that operates and franchises Jack in the Box ®, one of the nation's largest hamburger chains with approximately 2,180 restaurants across 22 states, and Del Taco ®, the second largest Mexican-American QSR chain by units in the U.S. with approximately 590 restaurants across 17 states. For more information on both brands, including franchising opportunities, visit and
