The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated

1. David M. Overton - Founder, Chairman of the Board, and Chief Executive Officer

David M. Overton founded The Cheesecake Factory in 1972 and has served as the company's CEO since its inception. Prior to founding the company, he worked as an attorney in private practice. Overton holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from San Diego State University and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Southern California.

2. David M. Gordon - President

David M. Gordon was appointed as the President of The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated in 2019. He has been associated with the company since 2011 and has served in various key positions, including Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Gordon holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Southern California.

3. Matthew Clark - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Matthew Clark joined The Cheesecake Factory in 2011 and has been serving as the company's CFO since 2017. Prior to joining the company, he worked for Ernst & Young and Deloitte. Clark holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Southern California.

4. Edie A. Ames - Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and President of North Italia

Edie A. Ames has been serving as the COO of The Cheesecake Factory since . She has been associated with the company since 2009 and previously worked as the President of North Italia, a chain of Italian restaurants owned by The Cheesecake Factory. Prior to joining the company, she worked for Brinker International and Applebee's International. Ames holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Arizona State University.

5. Linda J. Dimario - Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary

Linda J. Dimario joined The Cheesecake Factory in 2018 and has been serving as the Senior Vice President and General Counsel of the company since then. Prior to joining the company, she worked for California Pizza Kitchen and Taco Bell Corporation. Dimario holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School.

Apart from these executives, The Cheesecake Factory also has a board of directors consisting of ten members, including founder and CEO David M. Overton. The board comprises experienced business leaders and renowned experts in various fields, including finance, hospitality, and retail.