OWEN SCHIANO APPOINTED CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Owen Schiano has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Navis Food Partners, effective July 14, 2025. A seasoned executive with more than 20 years of leadership experience, Schiano has built a reputation for driving business transformation, scaling complex operations, and delivering consistent results in the distribution industry. Schiano brings to Navis a deep understanding of the evolving distribution landscape and a commitment to innovation, collaboration and long-term value creation.
Owen spent ten years at US Foods taking on expanding leadership roles including Region President, Atlantic Region and Executive Vice President of National Sales.
Following US Foods, he served as President, U.S. Field Group and Chief Operating Officer at American Tire Distributors, where he led large-scale operations and field strategy across the organization. Owen holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and psychology from Wake Forest and an MBA from the University of Georgia.
“Navis Food Partners has built a strong foundation, a clear purpose, and a culture rooted in operational excellence and innovation and a commitment to the independent operator,” said Schiano. “I’m excited to join this exceptional team and help shape the next phase of growth.”
ROBERT BERKOWITZ NAMED CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
After more than four decades of leadership at City Line Distributors and two years as CEO of Navis Food Partners, Robert Berkowitz will transition to the role of Navis Chairman Emeritus while continuing to serve on the Board of Directors and remain a major equity holder. In this capacity, he will continue to actively support the company by focusing on platform strategy and identifying accretive acquisition opportunities.
“It has been a true privilege to lead Navis Food Partners and work alongside such talented individuals,” said Berkowitz. “I look forward to supporting Owen and the team and contributing in a new way as we continue building a business with strength, scale, and long-term vision.”
PAUL GREEN RETURNS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Paul Green, who has served as President during a pivotal period of integration and growth, will return to his role on the company’s Board of Directors.
“I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together and confident in the leadership team that’s in place,” said Green. “As a board member, I look forward to continuing to support the company’s strategic direction.”
These leadership changes reflect the continued investment Navis Food Partners has made in its people, capabilities, and platform to support sustainable, long-term growth.