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Welbilt names new CEO

October 29, 2018

Restaurant equipment provider, Welbilt, Inc., has named William C. Johnson as president and CEO effective Nov. 9, according to a news release. 

Prior to joining Welbilt, Johnson was CEO of industrial gas, energy and biomedical equipment manufacturer, Chart Industries, Inc. Before that he held senior level positions at industrial product manufacturer Dover and served as president and CEO of Dover Refrigeration and Food Equipment.

"After conducting a thorough and comprehensive search, the board is confident that Bill's over 20 years of experience in the commercial foodservice, industrial products and manufacturing sector are a great fit for Welbilt's continued growth and the enhancement of shareholder value," said Welbilt Board Chair Cindy Egnotovich in the release. "He has led strategic M&A, driven operating and supply chain excellence, optimized capital structures, and delivered productivity and margin enhancements. ...

"The board would like to express its sincere appreciation to Josef Matosevic for his leadership as interim CEO. As an integral member of the executive management team, Josef offered stability and continuity to Welbilt's operations and customers, while ensuring the transition was managed both seamlessly and efficiently."