ROSEMONT, IL - Our team was saddened by the announcement that US Foods' Board Chair, Robert "Bob" Dutkowsky, unexpectedly passed away yesterday in his home in Florida at the age of 69.

"It is with a very heavy heart that I announce Bob’s passing," said Dave Flitman, Chief Executive Officer in a statement. "Bob was a steadfast leader of our Board, trusted mentor to me and thought partner to our esteemed Board members. He provided sound advice and counsel, and contributed immense value to our company, our strategy and our people. While I am deeply saddened by this news, I am also incredibly grateful for Bob’s leadership and friendship. On behalf of our Board of Directors, management team and associates, we extend our deepest sympathies to Bob’s family."

Dutkowsky joined the US Foods Board in January 2017 and served as Board Chair for the company since February 2022, including Executive Chairman from May 2022 to January 2023, according to a release. He was the former Executive Chairman of Tech Data Corporation from 2018 to 2020 and served as its Chief Executive Officer from 2006 to 2018. Prior to joining Tech Data, Dutkowsky served as President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Egenera; President, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of J.D. Edwards & Co.; and President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of GenRad and held executive roles at EMC Corporation. Dutkowsky began his career at IBM and had a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University. In addition to serving on the US Foods Board, Dutkowsky held a number of public company and other key directorships.

Dutkowsky is survived by his wife Lorraine, daughter Jen, son Kevin, daughter-in-law Julie, and grandchildren Davis and Emma.

According to the company, the US Foods Board has appointed David Tehle as Board Chair effective immediately. With extensive knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls and procedures, and risk management, he brings significant public company experience and human capital management experience to the US Foods Board, in addition to significant experience as a public company chief financial officer.

We offer our thoughts and sincere condolences to all who are feeling the sudden and terrible loss of Bob Dutkowsky.