David Works

David Works

EVP & CHRO at US Foods

US FoodsRosemont, Il

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Experience37+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Senior executive and transformational leader skilled as both a Business Unit President and Chief HR Officer with experience spanning Fortune 500 organizations, private equity, and consulting. Proven ability to develop and implement business strategies and support a human capital approach and culture that transform employee engagement, customer satisfaction, and financial results. Significant experience attracting, assessing, and on-boarding C-Level executives to establish a focus on people, customers, and shareholders. Successfully turned around a $2 billion operation. Extensive experience advising and presenting to boards of directors. Decorated Submarine Naval Officer with an engineering and operations background.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • US FoodsCurrent
    Feb 2018–Present· 8 yrs 7 mos
    • Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources OfficerCurrent
      Feb 2018–Present
  • Jun 2017–Feb 2018· 8 mos
    • Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
      Jun 2017–Feb 2018
  • Feb 2012–Aug 2016· 4 yrs 6 mos
    • President Enterprise Business Unit
      Dec 2014–Aug 2016
    • Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
      Feb 2012–Dec 2014
  • Sep 2009–2012· 2 yrs 4 mos
    • SVP, President Talent & Human Capital Services (CHRO role for Corporation)
      Sep 2009–2012
  • Sep 2004–Aug 2009· 4 yrs 11 mos
    • Partner
      Sep 2004–Aug 2009
  • Jul 2000–Jul 2004· 4 yrs
    • Manager, Engagement
      Jul 2000–Jul 2004
  • May 1996–Sep 1998· 2 yrs 4 mos
    • Engineering Group Leader
      May 1996–Sep 1998
  • May 1989–Apr 1996· 6 yrs 11 mos
    • Submarine Officer
      May 1989–Apr 1996

Education

MBA

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

MS

Mechanical Engineering

University of Connecticut

B.S.

Finance

The Wharton School

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Mechanical Engineering

University of Pennsylvania

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Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Change ManagementLeadershipManagementManagement ConsultingAcquisition IntegrationStrategyStrategic PlanningTalent ManagementHuman ResourcesBusiness StrategyOrganizational DevelopmentSuccession PlanningPerformance ManagementExecutive ManagementStart-upsLeadership Development