# Scott McPherson

> Scott E. McPherson is president and CEO of Performance Food Group, effective January 1, 2026. He joined Core-Mark’s Portland sales organization in 1992, became its CEO in 2018, and moved into progressively broader PFG leadership roles after the 2021 acquisition. His experience spans sales, marketing, divisional operations, corporate development and customer services.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at Performance Food Group
- **Organizations:** Performance Food Group, Core-Mark International, Southern Association of Wholesale Distributors
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Lewis & Clark College, Master of Business Administration, University of Portland
- **Known for:** Created Core-Mark’s Core Solutions Group., Advanced from Core-Mark’s Portland sales organization to its CEO role over 26 years., Oversaw progressively broader PFG operations following the Core-Mark acquisition.

## Career timeline

- **1992** — Joined Core-Mark’s sales organization at its Portland distribution center.
- **2006** — Began leading Core-Mark’s acquisition activities, according to its 2017 promotion announcement.
- **2015** — Moved into Senior Vice President, Business Operations and Strategic Opportunities, announced in December 2014.
- **2017-10** — Became President and Chief Operating Officer of Core-Mark.
- **2018-07** — Became President and Chief Executive Officer of Core-Mark.
- **2019** — Core-Mark relocated its headquarters to Westlake, Texas.
- **2021-09** — Joined the PFG organization when its acquisition of Core-Mark closed; remained Core-Mark President and CEO.
- **2022-08** — Became PFG Executive Vice President and leader of the Convenience segment; added Vistar responsibilities.
- **2024-01** — Became PFG Executive Vice President and Chief Field Operations Officer, following the December 2023 announcement.
- **2025-01** — Became PFG President and Chief Operating Officer.
- **2026-01** — Became PFG President and CEO and joined its board, effective January 1.

## Achievements

- Created Core-Mark’s Core Solutions Group.
- Advanced from Core-Mark’s Portland sales organization to its CEO role over 26 years.
- Oversaw progressively broader PFG operations following the Core-Mark acquisition.
- Succeeded George Holm as PFG president and CEO in January 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — In his October 9 shareholder letter, described acquisition integration, additions including Cash-Wa and Natco, and priorities for the coming fiscal year.
- **2026-08** — PFG reported fiscal 2026 net sales of $67.8 billion and net income of $359.3 million.
- **2026-01** — Assumed the president and CEO role at PFG and joined its board on January 1.

## Links

- Website: https://www.pfgc.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-mcpherson-6261258

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Last updated: 2026-10-21