US Foods announces changes to the executive leadership team

US Foods Holding Corp has announced key changes to its executive leadership team. The company has named Jim Sturgell, executive vice president, chief commercial officer responsible for local sales, commercial excellence, and merchandising/marketing.

Randy Taylor, executive vice president, field operations P&L has been given responsibility for the company’s broadline business and stock yards. Both will report to Flitman as part of his ELT.

The leadership rejig has come after Andrew Iacobucci, senior executive vice president, field operations and chief commercial officer announced his departure to pursue an opportunity outside the company.

Iacobucci served as the company’s Interim CEO in 2022 prior to Dave Flitman filling the permanent CEO position in January 2023.

“We thank Andrew for his leadership, particularly for his service as Interim CEO last year, and wish him much success,” said Flitman. “We have a strong bench of talent here at US Foods. I am confident that Jim and Randy will bring their years of experience, strong track records and leadership skills to their new appointments and play key roles in driving continued execution against our long-range plan.”

Sturgell joined US Foods in 1992 and most recently served as senior vice president, Commercial Excellence and Local Sales.

Sturgell has held a range of leadership roles within the company including senior vice president of Commercial Excellence, region president, area president, division president, vice president of Sales among others.

Taylor has been with US Foods for more than 15 years and served as Regional President Southeast since 2016.