BRIAN DICK
CEO, GOLDEN STATE FOODS
WHY: In 2023, became CEO of one of the world’s largest distributors of supplies to restaurant chains, reporting $5B in annual revenue; took over when long-time CEO and co-owner Mark Wetterau died.
NOTABLE: After Wetterau family sold majority stake to private equity firm, management team retain their jobs.
QUOTABLE: Not planning job cuts. “We’re not expecting our behavior to change. We’re planning to grow all of our five businesses.”
