– USA, PA – Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a global leader in food, facilities management, and uniforms, today announced the nominations of Patricia Lopez and Ken Keverian for election to its Board of Directors at its AGM on February 1, 2022.
“Both of these candidates bring tremendous analytical insights and thinking to the Aramark Board. Ken’s strategic vision, and his understanding of the digital world, will be valuable assets during these times of change and innovation, and Patricia’s balance of creative, strategic, and operational skills will bring new perspective on Aramark’s vast operations and strategic direction. We are looking forward to having both of them join our Board,” said Board Chairman, Steve Sadove.
He added: “I want to thank Irene for her numerous contributions during her tenure. She has provided valuable insight and strategic perspective to the Board since joining in 2015, and more recently as chair of the Finance Committee.”
About Patricia E. Lopez
Patricia Lopez brings diverse experience in sizeable growth, marketing, and general management roles in both developed and emerging markets to the Aramark Board of Directors, most recently serving as CEO of High Ridge Brands, a Clayton, Dubilier & Rice Company, until April 2020, where she managed a $350MM business in the bath, hair care, and oral care categories.
Prior to her tenure with High Ridge Brands, Lopez served as SVP at Estee Lauder Companies Inc, and before that, as SVP at Avon Products, Inc. She also held various positions at The Procter & Gamble Co. for 25 years.
About Ken M. Keverian
Ken Keverian brings decades of experience in business strategy to the Aramark Board of Directors. From 2014-2020, he served as Chief Strategy Officer at IBM with responsibility for the oversight and development of a strategic transformation of IBM, refocusing the company’s commitment to its core business strengths. During his tenure, he helped grow a multi-billion-dollar portfolio in new business revenue, offsetting contraction in older businesses, and was involved in the acquisition of dozens of new businesses, including co-leading a $34B acquisition, the largest in the software industry.
From 1988-2014, Keverian was with Boston Consulting Group, most recently as a senior partner.
About Aramark
Aramark proudly serves the world’s leading educational institutions, Fortune 500 companies, world champion sports teams, prominent healthcare providers, iconic destinations and cultural attractions, and numerous municipalities in 19 countries around the world with food, facilities, and uniform services. Because our culture is rooted in service, our employees strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. Aramark has been named to DiversityInc’s “Top 50 Companies for Diversity” list, the Forbes list of “America’s Best Employers for Diversity,” the HRC’s “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality” and scored 100% on the Disability Equality Index.
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