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Mr. John A. Lederer is an Independent Director at NextPoint Acquisition Corp., an Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Staples, Inc., an Independent Director at Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., an Independent Director at US Foods Holding Corp. and an Independent Director at US Foods, Inc. He is on the Board of Directors at NextPoint Acquisition Corp., Essendant, Inc., Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., Walgreen Co., US Foods Holding Corp., US Foods, Inc. and Tim Horton Children's Foundation. Mr. Lederer was previously employed as an Independent Director by Maple Leaf Foods, Inc., an Independent Director by Restaurant Brands International, Inc., a Chairman & Chief Executive Officer by Duane Reade, Inc., an Independent Director by Tim Hortons ULC, a President by Loblaw Cos. Ltd., and a Chairman by President's Choice Children's Charity. He also served on the board at Duane Reade Holdings, Inc. and Food Marketing Institute, Inc. He received his undergraduate degree from York University.
John Lederer active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| STAPLES, INC. | Director/Board Member | - |
| ESSENDANT INC | Director/Board Member | 2019-01-30 |
Tim Horton Children's Foundation | Director/Board Member | 2010-07-19 |
Staples Canada ULC
Staples Canada ULC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sells stationery and office products | Chairman | - |
Former positions of John Lederer
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| WALGREENS BOOTS ALLIANCE, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2025-08-27 |
| NEXTPOINT FINANCIAL INC. | Director/Board Member | 2023-01-04 |
| US FOODS HOLDING CORP. | Chief Executive Officer | 2015-06-30 |
| MAPLE LEAF FOODS INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-05-04 |
| RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC. | Director/Board Member | 2016-06-27 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 20 |
|---|---|
US Foods, Inc.
US Foods, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates as food service distributor | Consumer Services |
Staples, Inc.
Staples, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Retails office supplies, IT equipment and furniture through offline & online | Retail Trade |
Essendant, Inc.
Essendant, Inc. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Provides wholesale distribution, warehousing and order fulfillment services | Transportation |
Walgreen Co.
Walgreen Co. Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade Retails pharmaceutical and healthcare products through instore & online | Retail Trade |
Duane Reade, Inc.
Duane Reade, Inc. Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade Owns and operates drug stores | Retail Trade |
Loblaw Cos. Ltd.
Loblaw Cos. Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade Operates as a food retailer | Retail Trade |
Maple Leaf Foods, Inc.
Maple Leaf Foods, Inc. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Manufactures and sells bakery products, meats, poultry and other food products | Distribution Services |
Duane Reade Holdings, Inc.
Duane Reade Holdings, Inc. Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade Owns and operates drug stores | Retail Trade |
The TDL Group Corp.
The TDL Group Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates coffee, donuts and fresh baked goods chains | Consumer Services |
Restaurant Brands International, Inc.
Restaurant Brands International, Inc. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates and franchises restaurants | Consumer Services |
Staples Canada ULC
Staples Canada ULC Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sells stationery and office products | Retail Trade |
York University
York University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Food Marketplace, Inc.
Food Marketplace, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Develops, promotes, and conducts programs in public affairs, food safety, research, education and industry relations | Commercial Services |
Tim Horton Children's Foundation | |
President's Choice Children's Charity
President's Choice Children's Charity Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services President's Choice Children's Charity is a Canadian organization dedicated to combating child hunger and promoting children's well-being. The private company is located in Canada. Its mission is to feed one million children annually while empowering them with knowledge and skills for healthy eating. The charity's flagship programs, including Enfants FortsMidables and Power Full Kids™, focus on providing nutritious food alongside education in cooking and growing food, helping children develop essential life skills and fostering their learning and development. The Canadian company was founded by John Anthony Lederer. | Commercial Services |
US Foods Holding Corp.
US Foods Holding Corp. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Distributes frozen, dry and non-food products to foodservice customers & provides online delivery services | Distribution Services |
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade Retails and wholesales pharmaceuticals & provides technology-enabled healthcare services | Retail Trade |
NextPoint Acquisition Corp.
NextPoint Acquisition Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Operates as a special purpose acquisition company | Finance |
NextPoint Financial, Inc.
NextPoint Financial, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates an online marketplace for financial services | Technology Services |
TIM HORTONS INC.
TIM HORTONS INC. RestaurantsConsumer Services Operates fast-food restaurants | Consumer Services |
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