US Foods Announces New Chief Supply Chain Officer
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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