D.E. Shaw reports stake of over $1B in Sysco as it adds tech directors
D.E. Shaw, a New York hedge fund, has built a reported stake of more than $1 billion in Sysco. The Houston distributor plans to add two directors with technology, e-commerce and food-service experience next month and is accelerating AI use, targeting $100 million in fiscal 2027 savings. D.E. Shaw says it is excited about Sysco’s AI transformation and possible Restaurant Depot deal financing.