Martha Ha
About Martha Ha
Martha Ha serves as the Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at US Foods, a position she has held since 2023. With extensive experience in corporate law, she has previously held senior legal roles at companies such as Medtronic and DaVita.
Work at US Foods
Martha Ha serves as the Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary at US Foods. She has held this position since 2023, contributing her extensive legal expertise to the organization. In this role, she oversees legal affairs and corporate governance, ensuring compliance with regulations and managing risk for the company. Her leadership in legal matters supports US Foods' operations and strategic initiatives.
Previous Legal Experience
Before joining US Foods, Martha Ha held several significant legal positions. She worked at Medtronic as Vice President and Chief Privacy Officer from 2016 to 2023, where she managed corporate governance, privacy, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial contracts. Prior to that, she served as Vice President and General Counsel at DaVita from 2011 to 2016. Her earlier roles include Associate General Counsel at Baxter Healthcare and positions at various law firms, including Bell, Boyd & Lloyd and Shefsky & Froelich.
Education and Expertise
Martha Ha earned her Bachelor of Science in Accountancy from Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, completing her studies from 1983 to 1987. She later obtained her Juris Doctor degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, studying from 1987 to 1990. Her educational background in business and law provides a strong foundation for her roles in corporate governance and legal compliance.
Career Timeline
Martha Ha's career spans several decades in the legal field. She began her professional journey as an Associate at Ungaretti & Harris LLP from 1993 to 1996. She then worked at Bell, Boyd & Lloyd, progressing from Associate to Partner between 1996 and 1999. After that, she held various roles at Baxter Healthcare, DaVita, and Medtronic before her current position at US Foods, showcasing a diverse and progressive career in corporate law.