Foodservice industry veteran John Perruccio will become CEO for Strata GPO, a Colorado-based equipment and supplies buying group, effective June 23, 2025.

John Perruccio“Strata’s focus on enhancing dealer profitability through manufacturing partnerships, member alignment with vendors, and development of advanced technology tools are what attracted me to the group with shared principles and vision,” Perruccio said in a release announcing his hiring.

Perruccio replaces Mike Jewett, who died earlier this year. Adam Meyer served as the organization’s interim CEO and will return to his role as Strata’s chief financial officer.

Perruccio comes to Strata after spending roughly 22 years with Middleby Corp., an Elgin, Ill.-based multiline foodservice equipment manufacturer. He most recently served as Middleby group president, responsible for buying groups, dealer relations, and strategic channel development. During his Middleby tenure, Perruccio led companies such as Southbend, Star, Toastmaster, and Crown. Previously, John held leadership positions with Bon Chef, Spring USA, and Rykoff-Sexton.

“John’s fingerprints are intertwined with our success. His creativity, leadership, and unwavering focus on our customers have positively shaped our reputation,” said Middleby CEO Tim FitzGerald in a statement announcing Perruccio’s departure. “John’s passion and dedication have touched many parts of our business, leaving a lasting impact. He led us through a sales transformation that allowed Middleby to strengthen dealer partnerships. His vision has shaped the way we work and grow together.”