USFD · US Foods Holding Corp.

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Summary

US Foods appointed CEO Dave Flitman as Chair of the Board, with former Chair David Tehle transitioning to Lead Independent Director, effective May 14, 2026.

Key takeaways

CEO Dave Flitman added Chair role, combining strategic oversight with day-to-day management.
David Tehle remains on board as Lead Independent Director, ensuring continued independent oversight.
Board believes combined role will accelerate long-term growth potential.
Flitman has led significant improvements in safety, share gains, and productivity over 3.5 years.
No compensation changes or additional details disclosed for the leadership transition.

Full analysis

The Board of US Foods appointed CEO Dave Flitman as Chair, combining the roles to align strategic oversight with management. Former Chair David Tehle becomes Lead Independent Director, preserving independent governance. The move signals confidence in Flitman's leadership, under whom the company has seen operational improvements. No compensation details were disclosed, and the transition is effective immediately.