Cottrell becomes vice president of international sales for the foodservice equipment manufacturer.

Foodservice equipment manufacturer Alto-Shaam announced that Mark Kreple, senior vice president of international sales, is moving into a consulting role with the company. The company has promoted Matthew Cottrell to vice president of international sales.

Cottrell has more than 20 years of experience in the foodservice industry, including spending the last two years serving as vice president of international sales-Europe, Middle East and Africa for Alto-Shaam. Cottrell has been responsible for business development for Alto-Shaam Germany, France and Italy, and independent sales representatives and distributors for the Benelux, Russian Federation and former Eastern Bloc countries.

Kreple led the development and management of Alto-Shaam's international business during the past 11 years.