Gagliardi to retire from Canteen

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Mike Kiser named vending unit's CEO.

Tony Gagliardi has announced that he will retire from his position as president of Canteen, Compass Group North America's vending division, ofter almost 10 years with the company. Mike Kiser, currently vice president of marketing/creative services, for Compass North America, was scheduled to take over as CEO of Canteen-a newly created title-this month.

Gagliardi will remain active with Compass as an executive officer of the company, and he will also work with the North American Board, Canteen's franchise group, as well as in providing consulting services to the unit.

Gagliardi first joined Canteen as eastern division president in 1993 from Wometco Food Services, where he had been president. He has more than 20 years experience in the contract foodservice management industry.