Independent Director since: 2024

Tom Bené has four decades of experience executing on strategic business priorities and delivering financial growth for large companies. Since 2021, he has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Breakthru Beverage Group, a beverage wholesale distributor, where he is focused on leading the company through a period of growth and expansion by driving new capabilities and innovation. Prior to his current role, he held several operations and business leadership roles at Sysco Corporation, including serving as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman. Before joining Sysco in 2013, Mr. Bené spent 23 years at PepsiCo in numerous roles of increasing responsibility and scale.

Mr. Bené has a proven track record of driving growth and modernizing business models throughout his career. Through his prior operations and management positions, Mr. Bené has gained valuable insight and knowledge in the areas of leadership and management development, corporate strategy development, merchandising, sales, marketing, revenue management, shared services and distribution and supply chain management.

Mr. Bené shares his deep experience in logistics, as well as his focus on differentiation through the use of technology and providing outstanding customer service, to further our Company’s growth and optimization strategy. In addition, his dedication to employee development complements the Company’s People First commitment.

Mr. Bené holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of Kansas.