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Performance Food Group Introduces ¡Unidos! Associate Resource Group

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Performance Food Group Company (PFG) has launched its third Associate Resource Group (ARG), called ¡Unidos!, as part of its inclusion, diversity, and belonging initiatives. The group aims to foster inclusion, cultivate community, and empower Hispanic associates to become future leaders within PFG.

¡Unidos! is led by co-chairs Sandy Acosta and Jorge Parra, with Patrick Hatcher as the executive sponsor. The ARG focuses on increasing Hispanic representation, improving recruitment and retention strategies, and building a sense of community for Hispanic associates and their allies.

This is PFG's third ARG, following the Women of PFG ARG launched in 2022 and the Black Inclusion Group in 2023. These groups are essential for fostering inclusion, bringing diverse perspectives, and maintaining an inclusive, high-performing culture at PFG.

Performance Food Group Company (PFG) ha lanciato il suo terzo Gruppo di Risorse per Associati (ARG), chiamato ¡Unidos!, come parte delle sue iniziative di inclusione, diversità e appartenenza. Il gruppo ha l'obiettivo di promuovere l'inclusione, coltivare la comunità e responsabilizzare gli associati ispanici per diventare futuri leader all'interno di PFG.

¡Unidos! è guidato dai co-presidenti Sandy Acosta e Jorge Parra, con Patrick Hatcher nel ruolo di sponsor esecutivo. L'ARG si concentra su aumentare la rappresentanza ispanica, migliorare le strategie di reclutamento e mantenimento, e costruire un senso di comunità per gli associati ispanici e i loro alleati.

Questo è il terzo ARG di PFG, dopo il Gruppo Donne di PFG lanciato nel 2022 e il Gruppo di Inclusione Nera nel 2023. Questi gruppi sono essenziali per promuovere l'inclusione, portare prospettive diverse e mantenere una cultura inclusiva e ad alte prestazioni in PFG.

Performance Food Group Company (PFG) ha lanzado su tercer Grupo de Recursos para Asociados (ARG), llamado ¡Unidos!, como parte de sus iniciativas de inclusión, diversidad y pertenencia. El grupo tiene como objetivo fomentar la inclusión, cultivar la comunidad y empoderar a los asociados hispanos para que se conviertan en futuros líderes dentro de PFG.

¡Unidos! es liderado por los copresidentes Sandy Acosta y Jorge Parra, con Patrick Hatcher como patrocinador ejecutivo. El ARG se centra en aumentar la representación hispana, mejorar las estrategias de reclutamiento y retención, y construir un sentido de comunidad para los asociados hispanos y sus aliados.

Este es el tercer ARG de PFG, después del Grupo Mujeres de PFG lanzado en 2022 y el Grupo de Inclusión Negra en 2023. Estos grupos son esenciales para fomentar la inclusión, aportar diversas perspectivas y mantener una cultura inclusiva y de alto rendimiento en PFG.

Performance Food Group Company (PFG)는 포용성, 다양성 및 소속감을 증진하기 위한 일환으로 ¡Unidos!라는 세 번째 협력 리소스 그룹(ARG)을 출범했습니다. 이 그룹은 포용성을 증진하고, 공동체를 발전시키며, 히스패닉 직원들이 PFG의 미래 리더가 되도록 empower하는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다.

¡Unidos!는 공동 의장인 Sandy Acosta와 Jorge Parra에 의해 이끌어지며, Patrick Hatcher는 집행 후원자로 참여합니다. 이 ARG는 히스패닉 인구의 대표성을 높이고, 채용 및 유지 전략을 개선하며, 히스패닉 직원 및 그들의 지지자들을 위한 공동체 의식을 구축하는 데 주력합니다.

이는 PFG의 세 번째 ARG로, 2022년에 출범한 여성 그룹과 2023년에 출범한 흑인 포용 그룹에 이어지는 것입니다. 이러한 그룹은 포용성을 증진하고 다양한 관점을 제공하며, PFG의 포용적이고 고성능 문화를 유지하는 데 필수적입니다.

La Performance Food Group Company (PFG) a lancé son troisième Groupe de Ressources Associés (ARG), appelé ¡Unidos!, dans le cadre de ses initiatives d'inclusion, de diversité et d'appartenance. Le groupe vise à favoriser l'inclusion, cultiver la communauté et permettre aux associés hispaniques de devenir de futurs leaders au sein de PFG.

¡Unidos! est dirigé par les co-présidents Sandy Acosta et Jorge Parra, avec Patrick Hatcher en tant que parrain exécutif. L'ARG se concentre sur l'augmentation de la représentation hispanique, l'amélioration des stratégies de recrutement et de rétention, et la construction d'un sentiment de communauté pour les associés hispaniques et leurs alliés.

Il s'agit du troisième ARG de PFG, après le Groupe des Femmes de PFG lancé en 2022 et le Groupe d'Inclusion Noir en 2023. Ces groupes sont essentiels pour favoriser l'inclusion, apporter des perspectives diverses et maintenir une culture inclusive et performante chez PFG.

Die Performance Food Group Company (PFG) hat ihre dritte Mitarbeiterressourcengruppe (ARG) mit dem Namen ¡Unidos! im Rahmen ihrer Initiativen für Inklusion, Vielfalt und Zugehörigkeit ins Leben gerufen. Die Gruppe hat das Ziel, Inklusion zu fördern, Gemeinschaft zu kultivieren und hispanischen Mitarbeitenden zu helfen, zukünftige Führungskräfte innerhalb von PFG zu werden.

¡Unidos! wird von den Co-Vorsitzenden Sandy Acosta und Jorge Parra geleitet, Patrick Hatcher fungiert als exekutiver Sponsor. Die ARG konzentriert sich darauf, die Repräsentation von Hispanoamerikanern zu erhöhen, Rekrutierungs- und Bindungsstrategien zu verbessern und ein Gemeinschaftsgefühl für hispanische Mitarbeitende und deren Verbündete aufzubauen.

Dies ist das dritte ARG von PFG, nach der 2022 ins Leben gerufenen Frauen von PFG ARG und der Black Inclusion Group im Jahr 2023. Diese Gruppen sind entscheidend, um Inklusion zu fördern, verschiedene Perspektiven einzubringen und eine inklusive, leistungsstarke Kultur bei PFG aufrechtzuerhalten.

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  • Launch of ¡Unidos! ARG demonstrates PFG's commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Potential for improved Hispanic representation and retention in the company
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RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Performance Food Group Company (PFG) (NYSE: PFGC) has recently launched its third Associate Resource Group (ARG), called ¡Unidos!, as part of its inclusion, diversity and belonging initiatives. The purpose of ¡Unidos! is to foster inclusion across PFG, while cultivating a thriving community and empowering Hispanic associates to become future leaders.

PFG's ¡Unidos! Associate Resource Group logo.

PFG's ¡Unidos! Associate Resource Group logo.

¡Unidos!, which translates to “united,” is led by co-chairs Sandy Acosta, Category Manager, Performance Foodservice, and Jorge Parra, President, Core-Mark – Los Angeles.

Patrick Hatcher, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of PFG, and the executive sponsor for ¡Unidos!, said, "At PFG, we believe that true strength comes from embracing our differences and celebrating diversity in all its forms. ¡Unidos! represents our commitment to providing an inclusive environment where every voice is heard, and every culture is valued. I am proud to support this ARG as it helps build bridges, empower our people, and drive positive change throughout our organization."

Introduced to the company in September 2024, ¡Unidos! is focused on helping PFG create awareness and opportunities to increase Hispanic representation, improve success with recruiting and retention strategies, and build a sense of community for Hispanic associates and their allies.

"ARGs are essential for fostering inclusion and empowering associates across PFG," said Claudia Mills, Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion. "These groups not only create a sense of belonging, but also bring diverse perspectives that inform and guide the company’s direction, helping PFG maintain an inclusive, high-performing, and successful culture."

ARGs are company-sponsored, associate-led networks that foster inclusion, build community, enhance career and personal development, and promote cultural awareness.

¡Unidos! is the third PFG ARG with more slated for the future. PFG launched the Women of PFG ARG in 2022 and the Black Inclusion Group in 2023.

About Performance Food Group Company

Performance Food Group is an industry leader and one of the largest food and foodservice distribution companies in North America with more than 150 locations. Founded and headquartered in Richmond, Va., PFG and our family of companies market and deliver quality food and related products to more than 300,000 locations including independent and chain restaurants; businesses, schools and healthcare facilities; vending and office coffee service distributors; and big box retailers, theaters and convenience stores. PFG’s success as a Fortune 100 company is achieved through approximately 37,000 dedicated associates committed to building strong relationships with the valued customers, suppliers and communities we serve. To learn more about PFG, please visit www.pfgc.com.

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FAQ

What is the purpose of PFG's new ¡Unidos! Associate Resource Group?

The purpose of PFG's ¡Unidos! Associate Resource Group is to foster inclusion across the company, cultivate a thriving community, and empower Hispanic associates to become future leaders.

When did Performance Food Group (PFGC) launch the ¡Unidos! ARG?

Performance Food Group (PFGC) introduced the ¡Unidos! Associate Resource Group to the company in September 2024.

How many Associate Resource Groups does PFG (PFGC) now have?

With the launch of ¡Unidos!, Performance Food Group (PFGC) now has three Associate Resource Groups: Women of PFG launched in 2022, Black Inclusion Group in 2023, and ¡Unidos! in 2024.

Who are the leaders of PFG's ¡Unidos! Associate Resource Group?

The ¡Unidos! ARG is led by co-chairs Sandy Acosta, Category Manager at Performance Foodservice, and Jorge Parra, President of Core-Mark – Los Angeles. Patrick Hatcher, EVP & CFO of PFG, serves as the executive sponsor.

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