KEENE, N.H.
C&S Wholesale Grocers is welcoming Mark Verdi as its new President, effective March 1, 2014.
The experienced global finance and operations executive “has a proven track record of strengthening teams and improving operations at large, fast-growing companies, and global brands,” said Rick Cohen, Chairman and CEO. Cohen adds, “[I] am confident he will take our strategic execution and day-to-day operations to a new level as we continue to accelerate our growth, deliver exceptional service and value to our customers, and create rewarding career opportunities for our employees.”
When asked about his new position, Verdi states, “I am delighted to partner with Rick and the management team of this extraordinarily successful company at an exciting team in its development. I have spent most of my career working with management teams across a variety of industries to execute growth strategies and improve operational excellence.”
Verdi joins C&S from Bain Capital, where he is a Managing Director and Co-head of the private investment firm’s Global Portfolio Group, which works with the management teams of the businesses it owns to define and execute growth strategies, enhance their operations, and improve organizational effectiveness, according to a press release.
Congrats on joining the C&S executive team, Mark!