US Foods Appoints Andrew Iacobucci Senior Executive Vice President, Field Operations and Chief Commercial Officer

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US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) has appointed Andrew Iacobucci as Senior Executive Vice President, Field Operations, and Chief Commercial Officer, effective immediately. In this role, he will oversee local sales, commercial excellence, merchandising, and more, reporting directly to CEO Dave Flitman. Iacobucci, who joined US Foods in 2017, previously served as Chief Transition Officer and Interim CEO. He expressed enthusiasm for his new responsibilities and aims to build on the company's strong trajectory. US Foods collaborates with approximately 250,000 restaurants and foodservice operators, providing innovative food offerings and comprehensive business solutions.

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• Andrew Iacobucci's promotion may bring fresh perspectives to operations and commercial strategies.
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ROSEMONT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- US Foods Holding Corp. (NYSE: USFD) announced today that Andrew Iacobucci is appointed Senior Executive Vice President, Field Operations and Chief Commercial Officer effective today. In his new role, Iacobucci will oversee the company’s local sales, commercial excellence, merchandising, marketing, CHEF’STORE, US Foods Direct and MOXē teams and have P&L responsibility for the company’s broadline business. He will report to Dave Flitman, Chief Executive Officer, as a member of the company’s Executive Leadership Team.

“I am thrilled that Andrew is taking on this important role as Senior Executive Vice President, Field Operations and Chief Commercial Officer,” said Flitman. “Andrew is a talented, strong and respected executive, as he proved throughout his leadership as Interim CEO last year and most recently during my onboarding process. I look forward to partnering with Andrew in his new role to drive strong execution of our long-range plan.”

Iacobucci said, “US Foods is on a great trajectory, delivering significant value for its associates, customers and shareholders. I am eager to bring the learnings from my career experiences here at US Foods to this new role and excited to partner with Dave and the rest of the Executive Leadership Team to build on our momentum.”

Iacobucci joined US Foods in 2017 and most recently served as Chief Transition Officer, advising and supporting Flitman as he onboarded. He served as Interim CEO of US Foods from May 2022 to January 2023. Prior to that, Iacobucci was Chief Commercial Officer, leading the company’s merchandising, pricing and local sales functions. He previously served as Chief Merchandising Officer. Prior to joining US Foods, Iacobucci was Executive Vice President, Merchandising for retailer Ahold USA and spent 10 years at Loblaw Companies Limited, a leading Canadian food retailer. He is a graduate of Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario and University of Toronto Law School.

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 foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 250,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. With 70 broadline locations and more than 85 cash and carry stores, US Foods and its 29,000 associates provides 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. Visit www.usfoods.com to learn more.

Forward-Looking Statements

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For a detailed discussion of these risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our results to differ materially from those anticipated or expressed in any forward-looking statements, see the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. Additional risks and uncertainties are discussed from time to time in current, quarterly and annual reports filed by the Company with the SEC, which are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Additionally, we operate in a highly competitive and rapidly changing environment; new risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible to predict all risks nor identify all uncertainties. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release and are based on information and estimates available to us at this time. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law.

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INVESTOR CONTACT:

Adam Dabrowski

847-720-1688

Adam.Dabrowski@usfoods.com

MEDIA CONTACT:

Sara Matheu

773-580-3775

Sara.Matheu@usfoods.com

Source: US Foods

FAQ

Who is the new Chief Commercial Officer of US Foods?

Andrew Iacobucci has been appointed as the new Chief Commercial Officer of US Foods.

What responsibilities does Andrew Iacobucci have at US Foods?

Iacobucci will oversee local sales, commercial excellence, merchandising, and have P&L responsibility for the broadline business.

When did Andrew Iacobucci start his new role at US Foods?

Andrew Iacobucci started his new role as Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer effective immediately.

What experience does Andrew Iacobucci have before becoming Chief Commercial Officer?

Iacobucci joined US Foods in 2017 and has served as Chief Transition Officer, Interim CEO, and Chief Commercial Officer.

What does the leadership change at US Foods mean for investors?

The leadership change may indicate a strengthened focus on execution of long-range plans, potentially benefiting investors.