ATLANTA — Vestis Corp., a provider of uniforms and workplace supplies, reports its board of directors has appointed Phillip Holloman as interim executive chairman, president and chief executive officer, effective immediately.
Holloman succeeds Kim Scott, who has departed from the company and the Vestis Board of Directors. The board has retained a leading executive search firm to assist with identifying Vestis’ next president and CEO.
“As we embark on a new chapter following the completion of Vestis’ first fiscal year as a public company, the board agrees now is the right time for this transition,” says Doug Pertz, vice chairman of the board. “Phillip brings decades of industry experience and a robust understanding of Vestis’ strategy and overall operations, making him uniquely suited to serve as interim executive chairman, president and CEO. The board is confident Phillip is the right leader to oversee the execution of Vestis’ strategy while we identify a successor.”
Holloman has served as chairman of the Vestis Board of Directors since 2023. He has extensive industry knowledge and management experience, previously serving as the president and chief operating officer of Cintas until he retired in 2018.
During his 22-year career with Cintas, he served as rental division president and chief operating officer, senior vice president of global supply chain management, executive champion of Six Sigma Initiatives, vice president of distribution and production planning, and vice president of engineering and construction.
He currently serves on the board of directors for PulteGroup and the BlackRock Fixed Income Board and was previously on the board of directors for Rockwell Automation.
“As interim executive chairman, president and CEO, I am committed to working closely with our leadership team during this transition,” Holloman says. “Together, we will be acutely focused on enhancing our strategy, delivering exceptional experiences for our customers and driving long-term performance improvement for our shareholders.
“I’d also like to thank Kim on behalf of the entire board for her leadership and contributions as we established Vestis as a stand-alone company.”
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