Mike Walkenhorst
Sr. Business Executive | Motivating & Leading High Performing Teams | Scaling, Driving High Growth & Market Expansion | Transformation | P&L | Operational Excellence | Industrial Distribution & Manufacturing | Packaging
- Role
- Market President at US Foods
- Location
- Atlanta, GA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mike Walkenhorst
Executive Business Leader with a President and CEO skill set and 15+ years of experience in driving growth, operational excellence, and transformative change in dynamic, high-growth environments. Adept at leading large-scale organizations, optimizing go-to-market strategies, and aligning business operations with long-term profitability and market expansion. Skilled in P&L management, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership, with extensive experience in both sales and operational leadership roles. Recognized for building and motivating high-performing teams, complex restructuring, and delivering significant revenue and EBITDA improvements. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Market Outperformance & EBITDA Growth: Outperformed the market by 100 basis points, driving 6% AEBITDA growth and improving AEBITDA margins by 120 basis points to a record 12%, while enhancing profitability and financial resilience. Revenue & Profit Expansion: Accelerated value-added solutions revenue by 24% and sell profit by 29%, leveraging strategic pricing, enhanced service offerings, and operational efficiencies to drive sustained growth. Operational Efficiency & Cost Optimization: Improved productivity metrics by nearly 12% and achieved $40M in storage cost savings from 2020 to 2023 through a revamped network footprint model and streamlined operations. Strategic Network & Supply Chain Optimization: Redesigned warehouse and distribution strategies, enhancing logistics efficiency and reducing storage expenses by 30%, while maintaining service quality and supporting long-term business scalability.
Experience
Market President
Dec 2025 — Present · Portland, OR, US
Education
University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business
MBA
2006 — 2008
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