KeHE Distributors has appointed Steven A. White to its board of directors effective Feb. 1.
White brings extensive consumer packaged goods and distribution experience from leadership roles at PepsiCo and Colgate-Palmolive. He most recently served as president and special counsel to the CEO at Comcast, where he supported enterprise leadership development, digital equity initiatives and organizational strategy. Before that, White was president of Comcast’s West Division, responsible for more than $20 billion in revenue and overseeing a workforce of 35,000 employees across multiple states.
“We are delighted to welcome Steven to KeHE’s board of directors,” said Deb Conklin, president and CEO of KeHE.
“Steven’s blend of strategic leadership and deep understanding of the consumer and distribution industry will be invaluable as we advance our strategic plan for growth. His perspective will help ensure we remain agile and impactful in a rapidly changing marketplace.”
White currently serves on the boards of Hormel Foods Corp. and W.W. Grainger Inc. He previously served on the board of Shaw Communications Inc. His board leadership experience spans public company oversight and governance best practices.
Illinois-based KeHE distributes natural, organic, specialty and fresh products to more than 31,000 retail locations throughout North America, including natural food stores, chain and independent grocers, e-commerce retailers and specialty shops. The 100 percent employee-owned company employs more than 8,000 people and operates as a Certified B Corporation.
The appointment strengthens KeHE’s board as the distributor executes its strategic growth plan in a competitive natural and specialty products market.
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