HOUSTON, TX – Executive Vice President and President of Foodservice Operations Mike Green has announced plans to retire after a 24 year career with the company.

"Mike has been a strong and impactful leader throughout his 24-year career with Sysco, playing an important role in the development of several of our key leaders," said Bill DeLaney, Sysco President and Chief Executive Officer. "We greatly appreciate his many significant contributions to Sysco's success, and we wish him the best upon his retirement."

Green started his career in the foodservice industry in 1981 after which he spent 10 years working in various management roles before taking a position with Sysco Chicago in 1981 as part of Sysco's management development program. By 1992 he was working as the Vice President of Marketing and Merchandising. He worked his way up the chain of command steadily throughout the years, eventually assuming his current position in 2013.

According to a press release, Sysco is still in the process of identifying Green's successor.

Stay tuned to AndNowUKnow for any updates in Sysco's hiring process.  

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