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Christopher Pappas

Founder, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Chefs Warehouse

Search every verified Christopher Pappas interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Christopher Pappas, founder, chairman, president, and CEO of Chefs' Warehouse, discussed the company's 40-year history and future in a June 2025 podcast episode marking its anniversary. He reflected on the company's growth from its origins as Dairyland into a specialty food distributor, and spoke about the role of technology in foodservice. In the interview, he cited fire as a primary operational concern, noting the difficulty of recovering from such a disaster compared to other businesses, and described the company's obligation to continue serving customers. In a 2011 appearance at the NASDAQ opening bell following the company's initial public offering, Pappas described Chefs' Warehouse as embodying the American dream, crediting his immigrant parents' hard work and sacrifice as the foundation for the company's success. He characterized the public listing as a milestone and the beginning of continued growth.

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