HOUSTON, Aug. 6, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- SYSCO Corporation (NYSE:SYY), North America's largest foodservice marketer and distributor, announced today that Neil A. Russell has been appointed assistant vice president, investor relations of the company. Most recently he had been director, investor relations at Delta Air Lines since 2005.
Mr. Russell, 36, began his career in 1995 with America West Airlines holding various positions in strategic planning and revenue management. After transitioning to Delta in 1998, he served 9 years in various roles of increasing responsibility including director, financial analysis and positions within strategic planning and market analysis.
Born in Rochester, NY, Mr. Russell was raised in Denver, CO. In 1994 he received his bachelor of science degree in business management from Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ and in 2004 he earned an MBA from the New York Institute of Technology in Old Westbury, NY. He and his wife Jill have one daughter and will relocate to the Houston area in the near future.
SYSCO is the global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food products to restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities, lodging establishments and other customers that prepare meals away from home. Its family of products also includes equipment and supplies for the foodservice and hospitality industries. For the calendar year 2006, the company generated $33.9 billion in sales. For more information about SYSCO visit www.sysco.com.
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