ROSEMONT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) announced today that Ty Gent has
joined the company as Chief Supply Chain Officer, reporting to President
and Chief Executive Officer Pietro Satriano. Gent will oversee all
warehousing, transportation and supply chain strategy and operations on
behalf of the company, as well as safety programs and real estate.
“Ty joins us with more than 30 years of supply chain leadership
experience,” said US Foods President and CEO Pietro Satriano. “His
reputation for delivering strong customer service, productivity
improvements and an outstanding safety record will be instrumental in
helping us continue to build a best-in-class supply chain.”
Prior to joining US Foods, Gent served as Senior Vice President of
Operations for PepsiCo Central and South America regions. He previously
served as Senior Vice President of Logistics for PepsiCo North America
where he led the warehouse delivery network for Quaker, Gatorade and
Tropicana, as well as the PepsiCo Transportation network for North
America. Gent is a graduate of Kent State University where he received
both his undergraduate degree in Economics as well as his Master of
Business Administration.
About US Foods
US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading
foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 250,000 chefs,
restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed.
With nearly 25,000 employees and more than 60 locations, US Foods
provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a
comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. US
Foods is headquartered in Rosemont, Ill., and generates approximately
$23 billion in annual revenue. Discover more at www.usfoods.com.
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Source: US Foods