ROSEMONT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) announced today that its Board of
Directors has elected two new independent directors effective February
11, 2017.
Robert “Bob” Dutkowsky is the Chief Executive Officer and a member of
the Board of Directors of Tech Data Corporation, one of the world’s
largest technology distributors. Prior to joining Tech Data Corporation
in 2006, Dutkowsky served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and
Chairman of the Board of Egenera, Inc., a provider of data server
infrastructure solutions. Dutkowsky’s 30 years of experience in the
information technology industry also includes senior executive positions
with leading manufacturers and software publishers IBM, EMC and J.D.
Edwards. Dutkowsky currently serves on the board of United Way Suncoast,
and the Moffitt Foundation, as well as the advisory board of the
University of South Florida Business School. Dutkowsky holds a Bachelor
of Science in industrial and labor relations from Cornell University.
Carl Andrew “Andy” Pforzheimer currently serves as Chairman with Barteca
Holdings, LLC, the successor organization created in 2012 to Barcelona
Restaurants, which he co-founded in 1995. Early in his career,
Pforzheimer completed a classic two-year apprenticeship in Burgundy,
France and worked under numerous notable chefs in the United States.
Pforzheimer was also the original food editor for Martha Stewart Living
magazine. He currently serves as a director of Hickory Tavern, LLC, a
privately-held restaurant group based in Charlotte, N.C., and as a
member of the Education Policy Committee at the Culinary Institute of
America. Pforzheimer holds a Bachelor of Arts cum laude from Harvard
University.
"I’m pleased to welcome Bob and Andy to the board,” said Pietro
Satriano, President and Chief Executive Officer of US Foods. “Bob brings
deep experience in distribution as well as extensive corporate
governance expertise. Andy has a rich background in the food and
restaurant industry. Both will be tremendous assets as we continue to
drive our strategy of Great Food. Made Easy.”
“I join Pietro and the entire board in welcoming Bob and Andy,” said
John Compton, Chairman of the US Foods Board of Directors. “Their
experience and expertise will complement our existing board and further
strengthen our ability to create shareholder value."
With his addition to the board, Dutkowsky will serve on the board’s
Audit Committee and will serve on the board’s Nominating and Corporate
Governance Committee as Chairman.
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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