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David Brown

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Chief Financial Officer - Sysco GB at Sysco
📍 Greater London, England, United Kingdom

David Brown is the Chief Financial Officer at Sysco GB, the UKs leading foodservice provider. A finance leader with over 25 years of experience, he is known for driving performance and profitability in fast-paced organizations. He is a Fellow Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of East Anglia.

Outside of his executive role, David dedicates his time to charitable causes, serving as a Non-Executive Director and Board Trustee for United Learning, a national education charity. He has also supported a major national charity focused on mental health, demonstrating a commitment to community and social well-being.

His colleagues describe him as measured, calm, insightful, and exceptionally bright.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Chief Financial Officer - Sysco GB
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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Financial Leadership
Has over 25 years of executive experience in commercial finance, with a reputation for improving performance and profitability in high-growth, customer-focused companies.
Foodservice Industry
As the current CFO for Sysco GB and former CFO for Brakes UK, he possesses deep expertise in the leading broadline foodservice businesses in the UK.
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Career

Work history

1-2022
Chief Financial Officer - Sysco GB
Sysco
7-2020 - 12-2021
Chief Financial Officer - Brakes
Sysco
1-2024
Non Executive Director and Board Trustee
United Learning
3-2021 - 2-2023
Non Executive Director and Chair of Audit Committee
Gemserv
10-2015 - 9-2021
Non-Executive Director and Chair of Audit Committee
MHM
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Education
FCA
ICAEW
Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons)
University of East Anglia
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