Chief Operating Officer

Stuart Schuette is Chief Operating Officer, US Foods. In his role, he oversees the operational and administrative functions of more than 70 divisions. Stuart also plans and directs all operational strategies, policies, objectives and initiatives to achieve the goals of US Foods while positioning the company for future growth.

During his 20-year career at US Foods, Stuart has held a variety of executive positions including Region President; Zone President; Division President; Division Vice President, Finance; Manager, Financial Operations; and Manager, Planning.

Prior to joining US Foods, he was an executive at Martin Brower, a subsidiary of Reyes Holdings, LLC. and the world’s largest distributor of products to more than 8,400 McDonald’s restaurants. Stuart was also Senior Financial Analyst at Heller Financial and began his career in the Small Business Division of Arthur Anderson in Chicago.

He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and business administration from Illinois State University.

Stuart serves on the board of directors of the Chicago Urban League.