Related contentEffective leadership in all corners of the association worldA note on this reportPerennial Top CEOs boast long records of success More Top CEOs201220112010 and 2009 Mark AllenInternational Foodservice Distributors Association Allen inherited a fledgling association when he was promoted to the top spot in 2004. The group, spun off from Food Distributors International, had a modest budget, small staff and little reserves. Since then, Allen has built IFDA into an influential and well-financed association, increasing revenue every year and dramatically improving reserves. Member retention rate in 2013 is 99.3 percent. One nomination for Allen… Read More