Listen in on our exclusive conversation with George Holm, Performance Food Group President and CEO.  This discussion was recorded at the association's annual President Conference, November 2024.

 

Phil talks acquisition strategy, corporate culture and more with George Holm, CEO of PFG. The company is an industry leader and one of the largest food and foodservice distribution companies in North America with more than 150 locations. Holm became leader of PFG when it was acquired by Vistar Corporation in May 2008. Prior to that, he served as President and CEO of Vistar, which he founded in 2002. George grew Vistar, a multi-channel food, snack and beverage distributor, into a $3.5-billion company.

 

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YOUR HOST: Phil Kafarakis - President & CEO of IFMA The Food Away from Home Association

Phil is a 30-year insider of the food industry, operating at the crossroads of the global food ecosystem. He has been deeply involved in both the commercial and non-profit sides of the industry. Phil began his career on the manufacturing side of the business, successfully managing businesses at Kraft, Jones Dairy Farm, Cargill, and McCormick & Co. Just prior to joining IFMA in 2021, he served as President of the Specialty Food Association (SFA), representing more than 4,000 small and emerging food entrepreneurs. Before SFA, Phil served as the Chief Innovation and Member Advancement Officer at the National Restaurant Association.