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Middleby Corporation names new leaders as CEO retires

February 19, 2019

The Middleby Corporation has switched up its executive leadership ranks as President and CEO Selim Bassoul retired this month.

Bassoul, according to a press release, plans to focus on his family and humanitarian efforts through his Bassoul Dignity Foundation and will serve as a consultant to the company's board.

The company has named Timothy FitzGerald as CEO and as a member to the board of directors; David Brewer as COO and executive vice president; and Bryan Mittelman as CFO, according to the release.

FitzGerald, who has served as CFO since 2003, has played an instrumental role in company strategy development and execution.

Brewer, in his 12 years with the company, has led growth initiatives of the commercial foodservice group and was responsible for successfully launching the national accounts team. He also played a role in developing and directing supply chain initiatives over the past several years.

Mittleman, in his new CFO role, will work with Martin Lindsay, corporate treasurer, also an officer of the company, who has 20 years in senior level finance with the company.

In addition, Gordon O'Brien, who has served as lead independent director of the board since 2010, has been named chairman of the board.

"On behalf of the entire board, I want to thank Selim for his inspired leadership of Middleby over the past 18 years," said O’Brien in the release. "Under his direction, Middleby transformed its business portfolio, expanded globally and enhanced its position as a leading manufacturer of commercial, residential and food processing equipment, and we wish him the best in his retirement."