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JOHN M. CASSADAY NOMINATED FOR ELECTION TO
SYSCO'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
HOUSTON, SEPTEMBER 28, 2004 - SYSCO Corporation (NYSE: SYY) today announced
that John M. Cassaday, president and chief executive officer of Corus
Entertainment Inc. of Toronto, Canada (TSX: CJR.B; NYSE: CJR) has been nominated
for election to serve on SYSCO's Board of Directors. Mr. Cassaday will stand for
election at SYSCO's Annual Meeting on November 12, 2004.
Richard J. Schnieders, SYSCO's chairman and chief executive officer, said,
"Mr. Cassaday's more than 30 years of business experience will add a new
perspective to our Board, expanding our leadership capabilities. His wealth of
expertise, not only from his media affiliations, but also from his tenure with
several leading packaged goods companies, will make him an excellent addition."
Mr. Cassaday, 51, has been president and chief executive officer of Corus
Entertainment Inc. since its inception in September 1999 and he served as
president and chief executive officer of CTV Television Network Ltd. from 1990
to 1997. Prior to becoming associated with CTV, his career included various
executive positions with leading packaged goods companies, including Campbell
Soup Company, General Foods and RJR-MacDonald Inc.
Mr. Cassaday earned a bachelor of arts degree from the University of
Western Ontario in 1976. In 1981 he received his master of business
administration degree with Dean's List honors from the University of Toronto's
Rotman School of Management, where he was honored in 1998 as their most
distinguished alumni. Mr. Cassaday and his wife Mary have three children and
reside in Toronto.
SYSCO is the largest foodservice marketing and distribution organization in
North America. For the fiscal year ended July 3, 2004 the company reported sales
of $29.3 billion. SYSCO provides food and related products and services to
approximately 400,000 restaurants, healthcare and educational facilities,
lodging establishments and other foodservice customers throughout the United
States and Canada. For more information about SYSCO visit the company's Internet
home page at www.sysco.com.
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