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    Christopher Pappas

    Founder, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer at Chefs' Warehouse
    Board
    Since April 11, 2009
    Age
    65 years
    Education
    Graduated from Adelphi University in 1981 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration.
    Tenure
    Joined CHEF in 1985 as Founder and Chief Executive Officer, later assuming the role of President on April 11, 2009 and Chairman on March 1, 2011.

    Also at Chefs' Warehouse

    JP
    John Pappas
    Chief Operating Officer (COO)
    AA
    Alexandros Aldous
    General Counsel
    CP
    Christina Polychroni
    Chief Human Resources Officer

    About

    Christopher Pappas is the Founder, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc., having joined the company in 1985 as its CEO. He later expanded his responsibilities by resuming the role of President on April 11, 2009 and becoming Chairman on March 1, 2011.

    Born in 1960, he graduated from Adelphi University in 1981 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and had a stint as a professional basketball player in Europe before establishing his career.

    He oversees all facets of the company’s operations, including product procurement, sales, marketing, strategy development, and business development, and also serves on the boards of the International Foodservice Distributors Association and the Hudson National Golf Club, demonstrating a broad commitment to the foodservice industry.

    $CHEF Performance Under Christopher Pappas

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (CHEF) President (first tenure)Until January 1, 2007 Held the role from formation until 1/1/2007 before resuming later
    Various European Basketball Teams Professional Basketball PlayerN/A Played professionally in Europe after graduating in 1981

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate Range
    International Foodservice Distributors Association Board MemberN/A
    Hudson National Golf Club Board MemberN/A

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Salary$1,120,621 Paid during fiscal 2024Reflects salary adjustments due to timing and administrative items
    All Other Compensation$160,767 Paid during fiscal 2024Includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Premiums ($7,139 ), Life Insurance Premiums ($446 ), Tax Reimbursement ($3,180 ), Short-Term Disability Premiums ($216 ), 401(k) Match ($10,350 ), Auto Allowance ($30,000; monthly allowance of $2,500 ), Aircraft Usage ($109,436 ), and Phone Reimbursement (not applicable)

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024

    Annual Cash Incentive Plan

    MetricValueDetails
    Performance MeasureAEBITDAThreshold: < $190M = no payout; Target: $215M; Maximum: $230M+; Additional: At $220M or more yields 300% of target
    Target Award$1,122,585Annual cash incentive target
    Actual AEBITDA$219 millionResulted in payout at target

    Performance-Based Stock Awards

    MetricValueDetails
    Weight - AEBITDA70%
    Weight - ROIC15%
    Weight - Share Price15%
    Grant DateMarch 4, 2024
    Grant Date Stock Price$34.4530-day trailing average
    Grant Date Fair Value (AEBITDA Component)$1,660,756
    Grant Date Fair Value (ROIC Component)$355,886
    Grant Date Fair Value (Share Price Component)$355,851
    Total Target Value$2,425,170
    Shares at Target68,411
    Shares at Maximum136,822Maximum payout = 200% of target
    Vesting Schedule3-year performance period ending December 27, 2024 then service-based vesting