US foods names two new independent directors
Robert “Bob” Dutkowsky is the Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Tech Data Corporation, a large technology distributor. Prior to joining Tech Data Corporation in 2006, Dutkowsky served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board of Egenera, a provider of data server infrastructure solutions. Dutkowsky’s 30 years of experience in the information technology industry also includes senior executive positions with leading manufacturers and software publishers IBM, EMC and J.D. Edwards.
Carl Andrew “Andy” Pforzheimer currently serves as Chairman with Barteca Holdings, the successor organization created in 2012 to Barcelona Restaurants, which he co-founded in 1995. Early in his career, Pforzheimer completed a classic two-year apprenticeship in Burgundy, France and worked under numerous notable chefs in the United States. Pforzheimer was also the original food editor for Martha Stewart Living magazine.
"I’m pleased to welcome Bob and Andy to the board,” said Pietro Satriano, President and Chief Executive Officer of US Foods. “Bob brings deep experience in distribution as well as extensive corporate governance expertise. Andy has a rich background in the food and restaurant industry. Both will be tremendous assets as we continue to drive our strategy of Great Food, Made Easy.”
“I join Pietro and the entire board in welcoming Bob and Andy,” said John Compton, Chairman of the US Foods Board of Directors. “Their experience and expertise will complement our existing board and further strengthen our ability to create shareholder value."
With his addition to the board, Dutkowsky will serve on the board’s Audit Committee and will serve on the board’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee as Chairman.
source: perishablenews.com
