Sysco Names Jennifer Kaplan Schott Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer

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Sysco (SYY) has appointed Jennifer Kaplan Schott as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, effective April 1, 2025. Schott brings over 25 years of legal experience, most recently serving as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary at Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a Fortune 300 company with $77 billion market capitalization.

At Sysco, Schott will advise executive leadership and the Board of Directors while leading teams responsible for Legal and Company Secretary, Ethics and Compliance, Communications and Government Affairs. Her previous roles include Deputy General Counsel at Caterpillar Inc. and various legal positions at Discover Financial Services.

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• Strategic hire with extensive multinational legal experience
• Experienced in managing complex global business operations
• Track record in M&A transactions

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HOUSTON, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sysco Corporation, the leading global foodservice distribution company, has appointed Jennifer Kaplan Schott to the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, effective April 1, 2025.

“I’m delighted to welcome Jennifer to our executive leadership team,” said Kevin Hourican, Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Sysco. “Jennifer’s extensive experience across multiple fields of law, and in complex multinational businesses, make her the ideal leader to join us as we continue to advance our Recipe for Growth strategy, while protecting the interests of our company and our people.”

Schott joins Sysco with over 25 years of in-house and large law firm experience. She most recently served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (ITW). ITW is a Fortune 300 global multi-industry manufacturing leader with a market capitalization of more than $77 billion. The company does business in more than 50 countries worldwide and has 44,000 employees. As General Counsel, Schott helped ITW manage a complex global business, as well as acting on the company’s behalf through multiple M&A transactions. Prior to serving as ITW’s GC, Schott was Deputy General Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary at Caterpillar Inc. and earlier, spent 16 years at Discover Financial Services holding legal positions of increasing responsibility, culminating in the role of Vice President, Assistant General Counsel & Assistant Corporate Secretary.

At Sysco, Schott will play a key advisory role to executive leadership and the Board of Directors, while leading teams responsible for Legal and Company Secretary, Ethics and Compliance, Communications and Government Affairs. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Illinois and received a Juris Doctor from the Chicago-Kent College of Law.

About Sysco
Sysco is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and related products to customers who prepare meals away from home. This includes restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments, entertainment venues, and more. Sysco operates 340 distribution centers, in over 10 countries, with 76,000 colleagues serving approximately 730,000 customer locations. The company generated sales of more than $78 billion in fiscal year 2024 that ended June 29, 2024.

As the world’s largest food-away-from-home distributor, Sysco offers customized supply chain solutions, bespoke specialty product offerings, and culinary support to drive customers to innovate and optimize their operations. We act as a trusted business partner to our customers, helping them grow through our industry-leading portfolio that includes fresh produce, premium proteins, specialty products, sustainably focused items, equipment and supplies, and innovative culinary solutions.

For more information, visit www.sysco.com. For important news and key information for Sysco investors, visit the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at investors.sysco.com.

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FAQ

When will Jennifer Kaplan Schott start as Sysco's (SYY) Chief Legal Officer?

Jennifer Kaplan Schott will start as Sysco's Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer on April 1, 2025.

What are Jennifer Schott's responsibilities at Sysco (SYY)?

She will lead teams responsible for Legal and Company Secretary, Ethics and Compliance, Communications and Government Affairs, while advising executive leadership and the Board of Directors.

What was Jennifer Schott's previous position before joining Sysco (SYY)?

She was Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary at Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a Fortune 300 company with $77 billion market cap.

How many years of legal experience does Sysco's (SYY) new Chief Legal Officer have?

Jennifer Kaplan Schott brings over 25 years of in-house and large law firm experience.