Alt has more than 20 years of global finance and transformation experience with a proven track record of delivering strong performance and profitability improvement while maintaining financial compliance and company values.
Most recently, he served as executive vice president and chief financial officer for the Sysco Corporation, a leading global foodservice distribution company. Prior to Sysco he was both the chief financial officer and operations leader for the retail division at Sally Beauty Holdings, a large distributor of professional beauty supplies.
Alt has also held a variety of leadership roles at the Target Corporation. He started his corporate career at Sara Lee Corporation where he held a variety of roles in brand management, strategy, finance and legal.
He began his professional career as a lawyer in London, England, where he was both a U.S. private equity lawyer and an English corporate solicitor.
Alt is a supporter of the arts and believes in its power to foster creativity, promote cultural appreciation, strengthen communities, and make positive connections with others. He is currently a board member for the Columbus Symphony Orchestra. Previously he was involved with and a former board member of both the Ravina Festival, North America’s oldest music festival, and the MacPhail Center for Music, one of the nation’s oldest and largest community-based music education centers.
Alt earned his Master of Business Administration from the J.L. Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School and a bachelor's degree in history and political science from Northwestern University.
