LEADERSHIP TEAM
Robert Berkowitz
Chairman Emeritus
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Sean Griffin
Executive Chairman
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Owen Schiano
Chief Executive Officer
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Owen Schiano leads Navis Food Partners as Chief Executive Officer. 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.
Robert Berkowitz serves as Navis Food Partners’ Chairman Emeritus, bringing his 40 years of experience as 3rd generation founder of City Line Foodservice. Robert grew his family’s foodservice business into one of the largest independent foodservice distributors in the Northeast. In this capacity, Robert continues to actively support the company by focusing on platform strategy and identifying accretive acquisition opportunities.
Sean Griffin, as Navis Food Partners’ Executive Chairman, contributes his 40 years of leadership across all sectors of food distribution. Throughout his distinguished career, Sean has held pivotal roles, including CEO of SuperValu, COO of UNFI, and Region President of Performance Food Group.
Navis Food Partners is further strengthened by a highly experienced and accomplished Board of Directors, providing strategic guidance and support.
Sean Griffin serves as Executive Chairman at Navis Food Partners. Sean has over 40 years of experience in Foodservice and Wholesale Food distribution as a tenured executive.
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.