Sysco: COO Greg Bertrand to move to senior advisor role January 1, 2026, ahead of retirement
Sysco's Executive Vice President and Global Chief Operating Officer, Greg D. Bertrand, will transition to a non-executive senior advisor position effective January 1, 2026, in preparation for his retirement. He will retire when his advisor agreement expires, which runs at least nine months and is tied to a September 30, 2026 end date in certain cases. The filing discloses his advisor compensation, which matters to shareholders because it reflects the cost of a senior operating executive's succession.
Key points
- Bertrand notified Sysco of the transition on November 17, 2025; it takes effect January 1, 2026.
- Advisor agreement runs at least nine months and provides a $443,500 annual base salary and a one-time $250,000 cash award.
- Bertrand will not be eligible for bonus programs or new long-term equity awards, except a pro-rated Annual Incentive Plan cash bonus for the first half of fiscal 2026.
- If Sysco ends the role before September 30, 2026 for reasons other than cause, Bertrand remains employed and paid through that date.
The filing
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