Middleby Corp. has expanded the responsibilities for group president John Perruccio to include leading and managing the multiline manufacturer’s buying group and dealer strategy. Perruccio has led Middleby’s buying group and dealer initiatives for the past year, coordinating efforts across all of the company’s brands.

“Throughout his career John has built long-standing, trusted relationships with dealer partners. It is important for us to continue to strengthen these relationships for all Middleby brands within the buying groups and dealer community,” said Middleby CEO Tim FitzGerald.

Perruccio will continue in his current position as Middleby group president, overseeing Southbend and the Crown steam family, which includes the brands Crown, Firex and Market Forge.