John Zillmer, CEO, Aramark Uniform Services (AUS) announced the appointment of Kim Scott as President & CEO, effective immediately. The appointment comes on the back of Drummond’s announcement of retirement from the company by the end of the year.
Kim will be inducted into the company’s Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to Zillmer. In her capacity, she will be overseeing nearly 20000 company employees who’re currently catering to about 400,000 customers by providing uniform, laundry, and allied services.
“Kim is a growth-oriented executive with extensive commercial experience closely related to our business model,” said Zillmer. “Her pragmatic leadership and strategic thinking will help accelerate our profitable growth while enhancing our employee and customer experience. As we focus on growth and better alignment within the industries we serve, we are confident that under Kim’s leadership the business will reach new heights of performance success.”
“I am excited about the opportunity to lead this team of dedicated associates. Together we will drive profitable growth in the business, creating opportunities for our people and delivering exceptional service for our customers,” said Scott. “Building on our strong track record of success, our innovative thinking and our deep consumer insights, Aramark Uniform Services will be well positioned for future success.”
A Brief About Kim’s Background
Kim brings over 26 years of experience into her new role. An alum of Auburn University, she has a widespread commercial background leading dispersed workforces in route-based distribution businesses. She also demonstrated working experience in managing strategic and plant operations, logistics, engineering, procurement, and M&A.
Her most recent experience was that of a Chief Operating Officer with Terminix Global Holdings INC. She spent 11-years at Brambles Limited rising through the ranks from Manager Strategic Operations, CHEP USA to President, CHEP North America.
Kim spent her early career with the United States Steel Corporation and General Electric Company, where she held positions in engineering, procurement, and health & safety.
About Aramark
Aramark serves the world’s leading educational institutions, Fortune 500 companies, world champion sports teams, prominent healthcare providers, iconic destinations and cultural attractions, and numerous municipalities in 19 countries around the world with food, facilities, and uniform services. Because our culture is rooted in service, our employees strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. Aramark has been named to DiversityInc’s “Top 50 Companies for Diversity” list, the Forbes list of “America’s Best Employers for Diversity,” the HRC’s “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality” and scored 100% on the Disability Equality Index. Learn more at www.aramark.com and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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