US Foods announces Dave Flitman to join its Board of Directors as CEO alongside Bob Dutkowsky as Non-Executive Chairman

– USA, IL –  US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD), one of the largest foodservice distributors in the United States, today announced the appointment of Dave Flitman to its Board of Directors as CEO effective Jan. 5, 2023.

“I am thrilled that Dave Flitman will join US Foods as CEO and a member of our talented Board. Dave is a highly accomplished executive who brings an impressive combination of CEO, supply chain and commercial experience and a proven track record of driving operational excellence, profitable growth, shareholder returns and a people-centric, high-performing culture. On behalf of our Board, I am delighted to welcome Dave to the US Foods team,” said Executive Chairman, Bob Dutkowsky.

Concurrently, Bob Dutkowsky will become the non-executive Chairman of the Board of Directors on the same date.

About Dave Flitman

Dave Flitman brings to the company a wealth of global business leadership, executive management skills, extensive commercial distribution experience, and significant expertise in operational excellence, supply chain, and general management with over 35 years of experience in manufacturing and distribution across multiple industries, including food distribution.

“This is a perfect time to join US Foods,” said Dave Flitman. “It’s an honor and a privilege to lead US Foods into the future, alongside its talented 28,000 associates. I look forward to building on the current momentum the team has built in executing the company’s long-range plan, driving operational excellence, creating value for our customers and shareholders, and fostering a culture where associates thrive.”

Since April 2021, Dave Flitman has served as President and CEO of Builders FirstSource, the largest U.S. supplier of building products, prefabricated components, and value-added services with annual revenues of approximately $23 billion. He was President and CEO at BMC Stock Holdings before the merger of the two companies. In these roles, he led his teams to deliver industry-leading growth and profitability consistently, exceed merger-related synergies in less than half the committed time, and generate significant returns for shareholders.

Importantly, Dave Flitman brings the company significant knowledge and experience in the food distribution industry. From 2015 to 2018, he was President and CEO of Performance Foodservice, the largest segment of Performance Food Group, a U.S. foodservice distribution company.

Before that, he served as COO and President, of USA & Latin America at Univar; Senior EVP at Nalco; EVP and President, Water and Process Services at Ecolab, and President at Allegheny Power. Flitman began his career at DuPont where he spent two decades in various operational, commercial, and global business leadership positions.

In addition to his previous experience as a director of Builders FirstSource and BMC Stock Holdings, Flitman also has been a director since 2017 at Veritiv Corporation, a leading packaging distribution company, where he is currently a member of the Audit and Finance Committee and chair of the Compensation and Leadership Development Committee.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Purdue University.

About US Foods

With a promise to help its customers Make It, US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading food service distributor, partnering with approximately 250,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 70 broadline locations and more than 80 cash and carry stores, US Foods, and its 28,000 associates provide 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.

For more information: https://www.usfoods.com/

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