Houston-based Sysco Corp. has appointed Kenny Cheung as CFO, effective April 17.
Neil Russell, who has served as Interim CFO since Jan. 6, has been appointed to the new position of chief administrative officer.
“I’m delighted to welcome Kenny to our executive leadership team,” said Kevin Hourican, president and CEO.
“Kenny is a results-oriented leader with proven financial and operational management qualifications and a track record of driving strong performance with a collaborative approach. He has extensive experience building successful financial organizations that create value for shareholders, and we look forward to partnering with him as we continue to execute our ‘Recipe for Growth’ strategy.
“Neil has done an outstanding job as interim CFO and we are pleased that he is now taking on the role of chief administrative officer, expanding his responsibilities at Sysco. Neil is an exceptional leader that has made significant contributions to Sysco across his 17 years with the company. His deep understanding of our business, people and culture will be an important asset as we continue to execute our transformation programs.”
Cheung joins Sysco with almost 20 years of financial and operational executive experience. He most recently served as EVP, CFO at The Hertz Corporation, where he led the company’s global finance organization, including accounting, financial planning and analysis, tax, investor relations, internal audit and treasury operations.
Prior to his appointment as CFO, Cheung served as EVP, chief operational finance and restructuring officer and in several finance leadership roles, including SVP of global financial planning and analysis and CFO for Hertz North America.
“I’m thrilled to join Sysco at such an exciting time for the industry and organization,” Cheung said.
“The company is well-positioned to continue to grow its industry leading platform and further strengthen its customer-centric approach. I look forward to working with Kevin, the management team, the talented finance team, and Sysco colleagues to help the Company execute its strategic vision.”
In this new role, Russell will be responsible for implementing Sysco’s portfolio of strategic initiatives. He will work with the executive leadership team to ensure transformational programs are on track and delivering the required financial returns.
In addition, he will have responsibility for managing the company’s government and investor relations, communications and public relations, sustainability and community relations.
“I am proud to have served as interim CFO and excited to take on the expanded role as chief administrative officer,” Russell said. “At Sysco, we recognize that our global leadership position comes with responsibility, and I look forward to leading transformative initiatives that elevate our performance and drive value for stakeholders.”
Information about the company’s sustainability program can be found at sysco.com.
