ARAMARK's Dennis Maple Named to Savoy Top 100

PHILADELPHIA, March 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --  For the second time, Savoy Magazine has named Dennis Maple, President of ARAMARK Education, as one of the "Top 100 Most Influential Blacks in Corporate America."   Maple joins executives and business leaders from a diverse group of leading companies who were selected based upon their exemplary record of accomplishments and influence while working to better their communities and inspire others.

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"It is with great excitement that I congratulate Dennis Maple on this outstanding recognition," said Joseph Neubauer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ARAMARK. "This designation is not only a testament to the dynamic contribution that Dennis brings to the realm of corporate America and to our communities, it also highlights that diversity and inclusion are integral to ARAMARK's vision of having the most engaged people and being the most valued partner to our clients and customers."

"This year's Top 100 features an elite group of executives entrusted with leadership at the highest levels of America's corporations," said LP Green, II, Publisher of Savoy Magazine. "Savoy is proud to feature professionals boldly redefining and representing leadership in their respective organizations through our list."

As President of ARAMARK Education, Dennis Maple is responsible for the overall direction and management of more than 14,000 employees who provide a complete range of food, nutrition, facility and other support services to over 500 K-12 school districts in the United States. 

Prior to joining ARAMARK, Maple held positions in sales, market development, and operations at Kraft-General Foods, Pepsi-Cola, Coors Brewing Company and Quaker Oats Company.

Maple serves on the board of the Urban League of Philadelphia, the nation's oldest and largest community-based movement devoted to empowering African Americans to enter the economic and social mainstream; the board of Philadelphia Academies, whose mission is to expand life and economic options for Philadelphia public school students; the Dean's Advisory Council for the E.J. Ourso College of Business at Louisiana State University; and the board of trustees of the Paoli Hospital Foundation.  He is also a member of the Executive Council at New York University's Metropolitan Center for Urban Education and a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. 

This is the second time Maple was named to the Savoy Top 100 list.   He was also previously named one of the "75 Most Powerful African-Americans in Corporate America" by Black Enterprise Magazine. 

Maple, who resides in suburban Philadelphia, earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tennessee.

About Savoy Magazine
Savoy Magazine is a national publication covering the power, substance and style of African American lifestyle. From entertainment to sports, business to politics, design to style, Savoy is a cultural catalyst for the African-American community that showcases and drives positive dialogue on and about Black culture. Savoy is published quarterly and distributed via subscriptions and newsstands worldwide.  http://savoynetwork.com/

About ARAMARK
ARAMARK is a leader in professional services, providing award-winning food services, facilities management, and uniform and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, and businesses around the world. The company is recognized as the industry leader in FORTUNE magazine's "World's Most Admired Companies," and as one of America's Largest Private Companies by both FORTUNE and Forbes magazines. ARAMARK seeks to responsibly address issues that matter to its clients, customers, employees and communities by focusing on employee advocacy, environmental stewardship, health and wellness, and community involvement. Headquartered in Philadelphia, ARAMARK has approximately 250,000 employees serving clients in 22 countries. Learn more at the company's Web site, www.aramark.com, or www.twitter.com/aramarknews.

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