Larry C. Glasscock

(Lead Independent Director)

Former Chairman of the Board of Directors, CEO and President of WellPoint, Inc.

Executive Experience:

  • Chairman of WellPoint, Inc. (now Elevance Health, Inc.), (NYSE: ELV) (2005-2010) and President and CEO of WellPoint, Inc. (2004-2007).
  • President and CEO of Anthem, Inc. (now Elevance Health, Inc.) 2001-2004, and Chairman (2003-2004).
  • COO of CareFirst, Inc., President and CEO of Group Hospitalization and Medical Services, Inc., President and COO of First American Bank, N.A., and President and CEO of Essex Holdings, Inc.

Other Public Company Board Experience:

  • Director of Simon Property Group, Inc. (NYSE: SPG) (2010-present) and Lead Independent Director (2014-present).
  • Director of Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ZBH) (2001-2021) and Independent Chairman (2013-2021).
  • Director of Sprint Nextel Corporation (2007-2013).
  • Chairman of WellPoint, Inc. (now Elevance Health, Inc.), (NYSE: ELV) (2005-2010) and President and CEO of WellPoint, Inc. (2004-2007).
  • Chairman of Anthem, Inc. (now Elevance, Inc.) from May 2003 to November 2004 (served as CEO from July 2001 to November 2004).

Key Director Qualifications and Board Contributions:

  • Mr. Glasscock brings insightful experience to the Board regarding customer-focused, successful growth strategies gained through his time at Elevance Health, Inc., where he played a major role in transforming the company from a regional health insurer into a national healthcare leader.
  • Throughout his career, he has developed expertise in understanding the successful integration of corporate cultures and the associated team building and human capital development, a vital perspective for the Board when evaluating acquisition targets.
  • Through his executive experience, he has built a strong understanding of effective team building and human capital development, which are extremely valuable to Sysco, as management development and succession planning remain top priorities of executive management and the Board.
  • Mr. Glasscock also brings considerable financial experience, gained during his time supervising the CFOs of major corporations and earlier in his career, serving as a bank officer lending to major corporations.
  • Mr. Glasscock has significant experience as a public company director and as a member of various committees related to important board functions, including audit, finance, governance and compensation.

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