Breaking news for the full foodservice equipment and supplies distribution channel. Includes information on dealers, distributors, design consultants and multi-unit operators spanning leadership changes, mergers and acquisitions, trends, data and much more.
The Ali Group updated the organizational structure for Eloma USA, one of its operating companies. The role of president for Eloma USA has been eliminated and the company created the position of vice president of sales.
In addition to the Oneida line, Oneida Hospitality Group consists of a collection of other foodservice lines including UpDate International, Tomlinson Industries, Focus Foodservice, Johnson Rose and Co-Rect.
DDI System tapped David Greene to serve as a market specialist for the software company that develops ERP and e-commerce software and services for the foodservice industry. In his new role, Greene will lead communication and strategic direction for the company working with dealers, distributors and trade associations.
In a move aimed to inspire growth and support existing field personnel, Matt Bridgeman joined Clark Service Group as the company’s first corporate trainer.
The Middleby Corporation added an automated option to its restaurant equipment portfolio thanks to the acquisition of RAM Fry Dispensers from Automated Equipment LLC. RAM produces automated frozen French fry dispensing equipment.
Healthy lifestyle-focused Coolgreens promoted Todd Madlener from vice president of operations to president and chief operating officer.
Reitano Design Group, an Indianapolis-based foodservice design firm, added two people to its team.
First Watch turned to a former PepsiCo executive to fill the restaurant chain’s newly created post of chief transformation officer. In his new role, Greg Barber becomes leading strategy development and will partner with First Watch’s key functional leaders on the development and implementation of corporate initiatives.
KCL has plans to expand its business outside of the Americas. Luca Salomoni will now represent KCL and its product lines in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. KCL provides an array of software products that aid in the foodservice design process, including consolidating equipment symbol libraries and specifications in one location.
SEFA appointed Rachael Weaver chief operating officer and Stephen Mills to the newly created officer of vice president of finance for the dealer-based foodservice equipment and supplies buying group.
The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association promoted Michael Schwartz senior vice president of member value. In his new role, Schwartz will serve as the senior executive leading the product and marketing side of the business, working with IFMA members and its board of directors to create new products and manage the association’s current portfolio.