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Message from Chairman, CEO and President
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| Message From Chairman, CEO and President Rick Schnieders |
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There’s an ancient Chinese proverb that says, “May you live in interesting times.”
While some scholars say this expression was originally a curse, we at SYSCO see it
differently. We celebrate the many interesting changes that have come our way over
the last 35 years—especially when it comes to the people we work with.
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Our society is more diverse today than at any time in the past, a rich tapestry that
comprises countless different backgrounds, ethnicities and attitudes. At SYSCO we
recognize that, just as the right blend of seasonings can give a dish its own unique taste,
the many differences among us are what give life its fascinating flavor.
In this spirit, we’ve created a plan that integrates best business practices in four distinct
areas to create a workplace that reflects the unique diversity of American life.
- In our workforce, we’ve implemented programs that help us recruit the best
and brightest from a broad range of cultures—and that help our employees
live up to their full potential while helping our customers be more successful.
- In our supplier relationships, we’ve built successful partnerships with minority- and
woman-owned businesses to offer our customers an even greater variety of choices.
- In our leadership, we’ve committed ourselves to ensuring diverse representation
at all levels of our company, all the way to the top.
- In the communities in which we live and work, we’ve come to be known as a
supportive partner dedicated to helping build stronger neighborhoods, promote
higher education among minorities and encourage greater diversity all across
our industry.
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By supporting and embracing diversity, we all gain new ideas and learn new ways to
approach challenges. This allows us to make better business decisions that will have
far-reaching and lasting benefits for everyone our business touches: our customers, our
shareholders and our associates.
It also lets us look forward to many, many more interesting times to come.
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