SYY - Sysco Announces CEO Kevin Hourican Has Been Appointed Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer | Benzinga
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HOUSTON, April 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), the leading global foodservice distribution company, today announced that the Board has appointed President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin Hourican to Chair of the Board of Directors. Edward D. Shirley has stepped down from his position as Chairman of the Board due to personal health reasons. Effectively immediately, Mr. Hourican will serve as Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Hourican said, "On behalf of the entire Company, I would like to thank Ed for his guidance and leadership. His business acumen and vision enabled the Company to advance its Recipe for Growth strategic objectives and effectively manage the company during the tremendous uncertainty of the global pandemic. Sysco is a more resilient company today due to his high standard of excellence, and we deeply thank him for his partnership, friendship and dedication to the Sysco family. I want to personally thank Ed for his outstanding vision and leadership."
Mr. Hourican continued, "I am deeply honored to be appointed Chair of the board, in addition to my Chief Executive Officer responsibilities of Sysco. I would like to thank the Board for its continued support, and I look forward to working with my fellow directors, and our entire leadership team to maximize ...