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Sysco Honors Louisville Fire Department for Heroic Bridge Rescue by Filling Firehouse Pantries, Donating $20,000 to Annual Award Banquet

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Sysco President and CEO Kevin Hourican announced Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), the leading global foodservice distribution company, had filled two Louisville firehouse pantries and donated $20,000 toward their annual award banquet in a gesture of thanks for their heroic bridge rescue of a Sysco delivery partner.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Sysco President and CEO Kevin Hourican announced Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), the leading global foodservice distribution company, had filled two Louisville firehouse pantries and donated $20,000 toward their annual award banquet in a gesture of thanks for their heroic bridge rescue of a Sysco delivery partner.
  • Firefighter Bryce Carden repelled down the bridge to rescue the driver from the cab of the vehicle.
  • “I can say, without hesitation, that the Louisville Fire Department showed up for its community that day, and especially for one of our own Sysco colleagues.
  • In addition, Sysco provided a gift card to a local Sysco restaurant customer to about 150 firefighters that attended the event.

Sysco Names Kenny Cheung Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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HOUSTON, March 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY), the leading global foodservice distribution company, has appointed Kenny Cheung to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective April 17, 2023.

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  • HOUSTON, March 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY), the leading global foodservice distribution company, has appointed Kenny Cheung to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective April 17, 2023.
  • “I’m delighted to welcome Kenny to our executive leadership team,” said Kevin Hourican, Sysco’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Before joining Hertz in 2018, he spent over a decade at Nielsen Holdings, PLC, most recently as Global Chief Audit Executive, and prior to that, as a Regional Chief Operating Officer and Regional Chief Financial Officer.
  • “I am proud to have served as Interim CFO and excited to take on the expanded role as Chief Administrative Officer.

Sysco Announces CFO Transition Process

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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HOUSTON, Dec. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY), the leading global foodservice distribution company, today announced that Aaron Alt will step down as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective January 6, 2023, to accept another opportunity. Neil Russell, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Chief Communications Officer, has been appointed Interim CFO. As part of his current and previous roles, Neil brings extensive experience leading investor relations, financial planning & analysis, treasury, as well as other financial functions. The company has commenced a search for a permanent successor with the assistance of an independent recruitment firm.

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  • “On behalf of our entire team, I thank Aaron for his many contributions to Sysco,” said Kevin Hourican, Sysco’s President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Aaron also led a process to achieve significant cost reductions and a strong capital allocation program.
  • We wish Aaron well in his next endeavor.”
    “Neil brings extensive and relevant expertise to the Interim CFO role,” continued Hourican.
  • During his tenure with Sysco, he has led Investor Relations, Government Relations, Sustainability and Communications in addition to serving as Treasurer.

Paulo Peereboom Joins Sysco as Executive Vice President & President, Foodservice Operations - International

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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HOUSTON, July 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) announced today that Paulo Peereboom will join the company as the executive vice president & president, foodservice operations international, effective August8, 2022.

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  • HOUSTON, July 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) announced today that Paulo Peereboom will join the company as the executive vice president & president, foodservice operations international, effective August8, 2022.
  • Peereboom will lead Syscos international operations inCanada,Europe, TheBahamasandLatin America, as well as the companys export business, International Food Group.
  • Peereboom will report to Kevin Hourican, president and chief executive officer.
  • Prior to Sysco, he was chief executive officer of Makro NL, the Netherlands arm of cash & carry operator, Metro AG.

Sysco Announces Executive Leadership Changes

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Friday, October 16, 2020
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She is an experienced and highly talented leader who consistently delivers results and drives transformative change, said Kevin Hourican, Syscos president and chief executive officer.

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  • She is an experienced and highly talented leader who consistently delivers results and drives transformative change, said Kevin Hourican, Syscos president and chief executive officer.
  • Under Judys leadership, I am confident that we will accelerate our profitable sales growth by building a best-in-industry merchandising, marketing and digital customer engagement strategy.
  • Increasing personalization of our go-to-market strategy will enable Sysco to profitably grow our sales and better serve our customers.
  • Sysco is grateful for Fosters leadership, integrity and service, including the implementation of prudent technology cost reductions, advancement of Syscos ecommerce platform (Shop) and a successful transition to a broad-based remote work environment.