Taylor named VP, Talent Acquisition for US Foods

US Foods is pleased to announce the placement of Bob Taylor as their VP, Talent Acquisition. In this role, Bob is responsible for leading the centralized Talent Acquisition function for the company. Bob relocated to the Chicagoland area where he will be based for this executive assignment.

Most recently, Bob was the Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition for Brown-Forman where he was responsible for global Talent Acquisition and HR Analytics. Bob has also held Senior Human Resources leadership roles with EFL Associates and Capital One. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Mathematics from Miami University.

The search was conducted by Thomas Christopher, CEO, Managing Partner and Jeff Wilbanks, TCG Director. “It has been our unique honor and privilege to work with such an amazing Client and group of Candidates.  We are very pleased for both US Foods and Bob and we deeply appreciate their most positive feedback on their search experience,” reports Thomas Christopher.  “For us at TCG, it is never enough just to fill an exciting opportunity with an outstanding candidate. It is equally about providing every candidate and client with an exceptional search experience.”

About US Foods

US Foods (formerly known as U.S. Foodservice) is one of the USA’s leading foodservice distributors. With $25 billion in annual revenue, US Foods was the 10th largest private company in America until its recent IPO. Many of the entities that make up US Foods were founded in the 19th century, including one that sold provisions to travelers heading west during the 1850s gold rush. The company used the name U.S. Foodservice until 1993. US Foods offers more than 350,000 national brand products and its own “exclusive brand” items, ranging from fresh meats and produce to prepackaged and frozen foods. The company employs approximately 25,000 people in more than 60 locations nationwide, and provides food and related products to more than 250,000 customers, including independent and multi-unit restaurants, healthcare and hospitality entities, government and educational institutions.

About The Christopher Group

Founded in 1998 by Tom and Paula Christopher, The Christopher Group (TCG) has become one of the nation’s largest and most respected boutique HR Executive Search Firms. Our Mission simply put: “To be the Best HR Search Firm in the World!” To this end, we have created a highly specialized boutique firm, staffed by former HR professionals and highly trained search practitioners, which utilizes proprietary, scientific, and industry leading systems, tools, and processes. As a result, we fill 92% of all searches in our first 2 Slates of candidates!

Equally impressive is our exceptional client and candidate experience ensured through our exclusive and unique Candidate/Client Concierge Service.  From search commencement to the first day of employment, every TCG candidate and client will enjoy unparalleled, comprehensive, professional, and stress eliminating support services to ensure the very best search experience you have ever had.

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