Richard 'Rick' Cohen is an American businessman, the billionaire Executive Chairman of C&S Wholesale Grocers, one of America's largest wholesale grocery supply companies. His colossal wealth is generational, tied to the empire founded by his grandfather, Israel Cohen, in 1918.

Cohen's career is defined by generational stewardship and executive leadership in the food wholesale and logistics sectors. His philosophical approach centers on scale, operational efficiency, and long-term asset hold in the essential food supply chain (controlling distribution for thousands of supermarkets). He assumed the CEO role in the 1980s.

• C&S Wholesale Grocers (Executive Chairman): The core private asset, one of America's largest wholesale grocery supply companies (serving over 7,500 independent supermarkets).
• Logistics Pioneer: His success is built on scale logistics and dominating the food supply chain distribution market.
• Investment Strategy: His philosophy is rooted in long-term investment in logistics infrastructure and leveraging scale efficiency to maximize profit margins.
• Family Governance: He and his family control the 100 percent privately owned company.

Rick Cohen's strategic leadership transformed C&S Wholesale Grocers into a national powerhouse. He assumed the CEO role and drove the company's aggressive expansion through strategic acquisitions and logistical excellence. His structural contribution is immense: pioneering the modern, scale food wholesale and distribution model that underpins the U.S. grocery market (providing essential supply chain stability to thousands of independent grocers).

He stepped down as CEO (remaining Executive Chairman), transitioning the executive role to a non-family member. His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable profitability of the essential food wholesale and logistics sectors.

Rick Cohen's social impact is structural, stemming from C&S Wholesale Grocers' role in providing essential food logistics and supply to thousands of independent grocers across the U.S. (contributing to food security). His Cohen family foundations support various educational and community initiatives. His structural contribution is tied to the successful generational transition and stable private control of a critical American food supply asset.

His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives.

Rick Cohen maintains the professional, pragmatic style of a corporate executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects serious authority and stability, typical of a leader in the global logistics sector.

Residing in Keene, New Hampshire, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to logistics management, strategic planning, and the long-term stewardship of the C&S Wholesale Grocers empire.