Christopher Pappas
Chief Executive Officer at THE CHEFS' WAREHOUSE, INC.
Net worth: 95 M $ as of 30/04/2024
Network origin in Christopher Pappas first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Company | Food Distributors | 27 | |
Adelphi University
25
| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 25 |
International Foodservice Distributors Association
6
| Private Company | 6 | |
Dairyland USA Corp.
 Dairyland USA Corp. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Dairyland USA Corp. distributes imported and domestic food products. It offers dairy, cheeses, meats, vegetables and oils. The company was founded by Christopher Pappas, John Pappas, and Dean Facatselis in 1985 and is headquartered in Ridgefield, CT.
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| Subsidiary | Food Distributors | 4 |
Qzina Specialty Foods, Inc.
 Qzina Specialty Foods, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Qzina Specialty Foods, Inc. imports and distributes specialty chocolate, pastry and dessert ingredients catering to the hospitality, food service and bakery trades. It offers couvertures, chips and chunks, coating chocolate, cocoa products, chocolate specialties, nut products, flavorings, pastry specialties, mixes, fruit products, shells, decorations, frozen desserts, molds, tools, equipment, and retail products. The company was founded by Richard Foley in 1982 and is headquartered in Pompano Beach, FL.
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| Subsidiary | Food: Specialty/Candy | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Christopher Pappas via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARNES & NOBLE, INC. | Specialty Stores | Treasurer | |
| GE AEROSPACE | Industrial Machinery | Human Resources Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| S&P GLOBAL, INC. | Financial Publishing/Services | Treasurer | |
| PEPSICO, INC. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| PERFORMANCE FOOD GROUP COMPANY | Other Transportation | Director of Finance/CFO President | |
Standard Industries, Inc.
 Standard Industries, Inc. Construction MaterialsNon-Energy Minerals Standard Industries, Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of roofing and waterproofing products. The firm offers solar residential program, fiber cement siding, adhesive, primers and sealants, and modified bitumen roofing. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Construction Materials | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
| YUM! BRANDS, INC. | Restaurants | Sales & Marketing Chief Operating Officer | |
| CITIGROUP INC. | Major Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Ernst & Young LLP
 Ernst & Young LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
 The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants provides vocational education in accounting. The company provides services to the accounting community, regulatory bodies, and other organizations. It also operates in Jersey City, Washington, and Lewisville. It was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants
 New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants is a non-profit organization. It provides a membership program for certified public accountants that offers in-person and online networking opportunities, Continuing Professional Education courses and conferences, the CPA Journal, and other publications. The company was foudned in 1897 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
KeyBank NA (Cleveland, Ohio)
 KeyBank NA (Cleveland, Ohio) Major BanksFinance KeyBank, NA engages in the provision of commercial banking services. The company was founded on January 1, 1849 and is headquartered in Cleveland, OH. | Major Banks | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Deloitte & Touche LLP
 Deloitte & Touche LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Deloitte & Touche LLP engages in the provision of audit, advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting services. The company was founded on March 7, 1995 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Connecticut | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
PFG Holdings LLC
 PFG Holdings LLC Food DistributorsDistribution Services PFG Holdings LLC distributes food and food-related products to independent and national chain restaurants, quick-service eateries, pizzerias, theaters, schools, hotels, healthcare facilities and other institutions. The firm offers candies, snacks, and beverages. It distributes an array of national and proprietary brand food and related products, including baked goods, seafood, meats, condiments, and cleaning supplies. The company was founded on July 3, 2008 and is headquartered in Richmond, VA. | Food Distributors | Director of Finance/CFO Sales & Marketing | |
| Ridgefield Senior Center Foundation, Inc. | President Chairman | ||
| Founders Hall Foundation, Inc. | President Chairman | ||
| Hofstra University | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| US Military Academy | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
| LIQUID HOLDINGS GROUP, INC. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member | |
Sigma Capital Partners LLC
 Sigma Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Sigma Capital Partners LLC (Sigma Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2003 by Thom Waye. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Thistle Farms, Inc.
 Thistle Farms, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Thistle Farms, Inc. sells a variety of skincare products, gifts, apparel, accessories, and related items through their online store. The private company is based in Nashville, TN. The company was founded by Becca Stevens and Tasha Kennard has been the CEO of the company since 2022. | Specialty Stores | Director/Board Member | |
| The University of Texas at Austin | College/University | Masters Business Admin | |
AllianceBernstein Corp.
 AllianceBernstein Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Part of Equitable Holdings, Inc., AllianceBernstein Corp. is a company that provides investment management services. The company is based in Nashville, TN. Seth Perry Bernstein has been the CEO of the company since 2017. | Investment Managers | Director of Finance/CFO | |
| ALLIANCEBERNSTEIN HOLDING L.P. | Investment Managers | Director of Finance/CFO | |
Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC
 Standard & Poor's Financial Services LLC Investment ManagersFinance Standard & Poor's Financial Services provides financial market intelligence services. It offers credit ratings, indices, risk evaluation, investment research and data to the financial decision-makers. The company was founded in 1860 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Investment Managers | Director of Finance/CFO | |
| Korn/Ferry International (New York) | Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| Couri Foundation, Inc. | President | ||
Sentry Centers Holdings LLC
 Sentry Centers Holdings LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Sentry Centers Holdings LLC engages in the development and operation of urban day conference centers. The firm's services include meeting and collaboration space rental, room service building catering and conference planning support. The company was founded by Christopher Kelly and Ryan Simonetti in 2009 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Hotels/Resorts/Cruise lines | Director of Finance/CFO | |
| Stony Brook University | College/University | Graduate Degree | |
| University of Dayton | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
ZB Importing LLC
 ZB Importing LLC Food DistributorsDistribution Services ZB Importing LLC is a company that distributes Middle Eastern and food products. The company is based in Cicero, IL and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded in 1966 by Ahmad Ziyad and Ibrahim Ziyad. James Wagner has been the CEO of the company since 2022. | Food Distributors | Chief Executive Officer | |
Atlas FRM LLC
 Atlas FRM LLC Investment ManagersFinance Atlas FRM LLC (Atlas FRM) is a private equity firm founded in 2002 by Andrew Bursky and Tim Fazio. The firm is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut. | Investment Managers | Private Equity Investor | |
Roland Foods LLC
 Roland Foods LLC Food DistributorsDistribution Services Roland Foods LLC imports and markets specialty foods. It offers pasta and sauces, Asian specialties, baked items, cocktails and beverages, condiments and spices, cooking wine, desserts and chocolates, escargot, fruits, grains and noodles, Indian specialties, non-foods, oils, sauces, seafood, snacks, mushrooms and truffles, vegetables, and vinegars. The company was founded by Bruno Scheidt and Suzanne Scheidt in 1934 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Food Distributors | Chief Executive Officer | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
| Jump Communications, Inc. | Founder | ||
| TrueChocolate, Inc. | Founder | ||
| Western Connecticut State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree | |
Army Science Board
 Army Science Board Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Army Science Board provides the army with independent advice and recommendations on matters relating to the army's scientific, technological, manufacturing, logistics and business management. The company is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member | |
Credit Suisse Energy LLC
 Credit Suisse Energy LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities Part of UBS Group AG, Credit Suisse Energy LLC is an American financial services company that provides advice to clients worldwide on all aspects of finance. The company's services are available 24/7 and include media and investor relations contacts, ATM and branch locations, and customer service details. | Electric Utilities | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | |
United Fresh Produce Association
 United Fresh Produce Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services United Fresh Produce Association produces and wholesales food products. It specializes in fresh produce, fresh-cut produce, non-profit trade association, and fruits and vegetables. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Produce Marketing Association, Inc.
 Produce Marketing Association, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Produce Marketing Association, Inc. is a trade association that represents companies from every segment of the produce and floral supply chain. The headquarters of the private company is located in Newark, DE, and it has a western regional office. The company helps its members grow by providing business solutions that expand business opportunities and increase sales and consumption. The company and its members work year-round to make a difference for the produce industry by driving policies that increase consumption of fresh produce, shaping critical legislative and regulatory action, providing scientific and technical leadership in food safety, quality assurance, nutrition and health, and developing educational programs and business opportunities to assist member companies in growing successful businesses. The CEO of the company is Cathy D. Green. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal |
Statistics
International
| United States | 47 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 12 |
| Commercial Services | 11 |
| Finance | 10 |
| Distribution Services | 4 |
| Retail Trade | 3 |
Operational
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 135 |
| Director/Board Member | 126 |
| Undergraduate Degree | 53 |
| President | 44 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 38 |
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| Aylwin Lewis | 23 |
| Luke Sorenson | 22 |
| L. Cox | 18 |
| Steven Goldstone | 18 |
| Gary Jacobs | 13 |
| Joseph Bayern | 13 |
| Joseph Cugine | 13 |
| John J. Geisler | 13 |
| Philip Seskin | 13 |
| Alexandros Aldous | 12 |
| John C. Weisenseel | 12 |
| Alan Guarino | 12 |
| Katherine Oliver | 12 |
| David E. Schreibman | 12 |
| Gus Scacco | 12 |
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