Sysco Names Jennifer Kaplan Schott Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer

Core Insights - Sysco Corporation has appointed Jennifer Kaplan Schott as Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, effective April 1, 2025, to support its Recipe for Growth strategy [1][2]. Company Overview - Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution, serving various sectors including restaurants, healthcare, and educational facilities, with operations in over 10 countries and 340 distribution centers [4]. - The company generated sales exceeding $78 billion in fiscal year 2024, which ended on June 29, 2024 [4]. Leadership and Experience - Jennifer Schott brings over 25 years of legal experience, having previously served as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary at Illinois Tool Works, a Fortune 300 company with a market capitalization of over $77 billion [2]. - Schott's prior roles include Deputy General Counsel at Caterpillar Inc. and various legal positions at Discover Financial Services, culminating in Vice President and Assistant General Counsel [2]. Responsibilities - In her new role at Sysco, Schott will advise executive leadership and the Board of Directors, overseeing teams responsible for Legal and Company Secretary, Ethics and Compliance, Communications, and Government Affairs [3].