Grace Julia Meridan
About Grace Julia Meridan
Grace Julia Meridan serves as the Senior Executive Assistant to the Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Shared Business Services at US Foods. With extensive experience in executive support roles and leadership in employee resource groups, she has contributed to various initiatives fostering organizational culture and collaboration.
Current Role at US Foods
Grace Julia Meridan serves as the Senior Executive Assistant to the Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Shared Business Services at US Foods. She has held this position since 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. In her role, she leads the collection, consolidation, and synthesis of materials for executive presentations. She also manages department financial reconciliations using Concur, including PCard and executive expenses. Additionally, she coordinates executive participation and preparation for company videos, which may include recording voice-overs.
Previous Experience at US Foods
Prior to her current role, Grace worked at US Foods in various capacities. From 2015 to 2017, she served as the Senior Executive Assistant to the Chief Supply Chain Officer. She then transitioned to the role of Senior Executive Assistant to the Senior Vice President of Innovation and Quality and the Senior Vice President of Category Management from 2017 to 2019. In 2017, she briefly worked as the Senior Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice President of Local Managed Sales & Field Operations.
Leadership in Employee Resource Groups
Grace has been the President of the LINK-UP Employee Resource Group (ERG) at US Foods since 2019. In this leadership role, she develops solutions and strategies for collaborations with other teams to support initiatives that foster a positive organizational culture. Her involvement in the ERG highlights her commitment to enhancing workplace culture and employee engagement.
Educational Background
Grace Julia Meridan studied at Columbia College Chicago, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing. This educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary to support executive functions and contribute to organizational strategies effectively.
Prior Experience Before US Foods
Before joining US Foods, Grace worked at True Value Company as an Executive Assistant to the Chief Merchandising Officer in 2015. She also spent nine years at Travelon Bags, where she held the position of Manager of Marketing and Administration from 2005 to 2014. These roles provided her with a diverse skill set in administration and marketing.