Bruce W. Carlson is vice president and controller of Delaware North Companies, a global leader in hospitality and food service. With more than $2 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, it is one of the largest privately held companies in the world.
Carlson joined Delaware North in 1986 as the director of internal audit and shortly thereafter was named vice president and controller of Concession Air Corporation, now known as Travel Hospitality Services. He was named corporate controller in 1991 and Delaware North Companies Vice President in 1999.
Prior to joining the company, Carlson held progressive management posts including vice president of finance for Andco Incorporated in Buffalo, N.Y., and was audit manager for Arthur Andersen and Co. in Rochester, N.Y.
A certified public accountant, Carlson is a graduate of the University at New York at Buffalo with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and accounting. He is a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, a business honors fraternity.
