Benzinga | Oct 11, 2021 01:27PM EDT

Aramark Appoints Kim Scott As CEO Of Uniform Services

* Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) has appointed Kim Scott as President and CEO of Aramark Uniform Services (AUS), effective immediately.

* Scott will become a member of the company's Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to CEO John Zillmer. She will oversee nearly 20,000 employees, who serve about 400,000 customers providing uniform, laundry, and allied services.

* She will succeed Brad Drummond, who will retire from the company at the end of the year.

* A graduate of Auburn University, Scott most recently served as Chief Operating Officer, Terminix Global Holdings Inc (NYSE:TMX).

* Price Action: ARMK shares are trading higher by 1.31% at $37.05 on the last check Monday.