Multiline foodservice equipment manufacturer Ali Group, which operates in North America under the Welbilt name, made a series of leadership appointments that will take effective May 11, 2026. These appointments will impact its global organization and North American operations, including changes at Ali Group North America, BUNN and ACP, Inc.

Brad Willis has been appointed president and chief executive officer of BUNN, which Ali Group acquired earlier this year. Willis joined Ali Group in 2009 as chief financial officer of Beverage‑Air and was appointed to the same role for Ali Group North America in 2014. In 2018, he became CFO of Ali Group.

David Kalinowski replaces Willis as CFO for Ali Group North America. He most recently served as president of ACP. Kalinowski joined Scotsman Ice in 2006 and held a variety of roles of increasing responsibility there, including CFO, before being appointed president of ACP in 2022.

And Meghan Hurst was appointed president of ACP. Hurst most recently served as vice president and general manager for Vulcan, which is part of ITW Food Equipment Group, a role she assumed in 2024. She joined the company in 2014 and held several key leadership roles, including vice president of sales and marketing.

Brand Snapshot: Ali Group

Founded: 1963

Corporate Headquarters: Milan, Italy

Business type: Manufacturer of commercial foodservice equipment used by major restaurant and hotel chains, independent restaurants, hospitals, schools, airports, correctional institutions and canteens

Number of product lines: 115+

Number of manufacturing facilities: 80