Exec Edge hosted a fireside chat with Timothy FitzGerald, CEO of The Middleby Corp. They discussed recent M&A and the company’s transformation into three distinct businesses. FitzGerald has been with Middleby for nearly 25 years, leading strategic decisions and acquisitions for the company’s 120 brands.

The Middleby Corporation has undergone significant transformations in 2025, focusing on commercial foodservice equipment and spinning off its Food Processing segment. The company sold a majority stake in its Residential Kitchen segment to 26North, forming a joint venture to produce iconic brands like Viking and AGA Rangemaster. Middleby aims to drive kitchen efficiency and expand into new markets like ice and beverage, serving leading restaurant brands worldwide with innovative technology.

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