Entegra Elevates Paul McArdle to CEO of North American Business

BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Entegra, the world’s largest food group purchasing organization with $42 billion in purchasing power, is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul McArdle as the new Chief Executive Officer of its North American business. McArdle, who previously served as the Global Chief Operating Officer of Entegra, brings a wealth of leadership experience and strategic insight to the role.

Concurrent to McArdle's North America CEO appointment, Damien Calderini, who had served as both Global CEO and CEO of Entegra’s North American business, has shifted to focus on the global role, leading the company’s overall strategic direction and vision. Together, both Calderini and McArdle will work side by side to ensure Entegra’s continued success.

This strategic alignment allows Entegra to sharpen its focus at both the global and regional levels, ensuring it delivers innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of its clients. “The time is right for me to focus on Entegra’s global growth through partnerships, acquisitions and geographical expansion. With Paul at the helm, I am confident that he will accelerate and further strengthen the North American business,” said Calderini. “His deep expertise in procurement, operations and customer success makes him the ideal leader for this next chapter.”

Since joining Entegra, McArdle has played a pivotal role in streamlining operations and enhancing efficiencies that have contributed to the company’s continued success. Under his leadership, Entegra’s North American business is poised to expand its reach, delivering results for its clients across restaurants, hotels, senior living communities and golf and leisure businesses.

“I’m honored to take on this role and continue building on the strong foundation Damien and our team have established,” said McArdle. “Entegra has a unique ability to deliver unmatched value to our clients, and I look forward to driving our growth strategy and deepening our impact in the marketplace.”

Entegra partners with hospitality-driven operators to provide purchasing and data and digital solutions that optimize operational efficiency and reduce costs. With McArdle leading North America, Entegra remains committed to its path of becoming the leading business performance improvement company in the GPO space, delivering exceptional procurement services and strategic partnerships.

About Entegra

Entegra Procurement Services®, operating in 10 countries, is one of the largest food group purchasing organizations in the world. Entegra supports the hospitality sector, primarily hotels, restaurants, golf and leisure, and senior living communities, by providing them with industry-specific saving solutions and improving their operations.

Part of Sodexo, Entegra helps its clients unlock unlimited performance in their businesses through its unmatched purchasing power, enabled by a comprehensive suite of digital tools, personalized advisory services and a corporate social responsibility program.

For more information about Entegra, visit www.entegraps.com.