Diversified Foodservice Supply has appointed Chris Cassidy as chief operating officer, adding a supply chain and logistics executive to its leadership team.
Cassidy brings more than 25 years of executive leadership experience across global supply chain management, logistics technology and operations. He most recently served as president and chief executive officer of ConData, a global freight audit and analytics company. Before that, he was CEO of supply chain software company Mojix, where he led the business through its merger with Seagull Software. His career also includes roles at GSK, UPS and Trax Technologies.
DFS CEO Lev Peker said Cassidy’s operational expertise, technology experience and record of leading and growing organizations would be important as the company strengthens distribution capabilities, improves customer service and prepares for long-term growth. Peker also cited Cassidy’s background in global logistics and supply chain management as relevant to those priorities.
In the COO role, Cassidy will oversee distribution, customer service, the project management office, human resources and marketing operations. DFS said he will focus on driving accountability, strengthening operational execution and aligning the company’s operating capabilities with commercial priorities to better serve customers and support continued growth.
DFS’s brands include AllPoints, TundraFMP, KNG, HoodFilters.com, Gaskets Unlimited and Espresso Parts.