Middleby Names Steve Spittle President Ahead of 2027 CEO Transition

Nov 5, 2026 12:23 PM

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The Middleby Corporation has announced a planned leadership succession, appointing Chief Commercial Officer Steve Spittle as President, effective November 5, 2026. Spittle will succeed Tim FitzGerald as Chief Executive Officer and join the Board of Directors on April 1, 2027. FitzGerald will remain CEO until the transition date to ensure continuity before stepping down from executive leadership and the Board.

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The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD) announced a leadership transition under which Chief Commercial Officer Steve Spittle has been appointed President, effective November 5, 2026.

Spittle will succeed Tim FitzGerald as Chief Executive Officer on April 1, 2027. FitzGerald will continue leading Middleby as CEO until that date to support an orderly transition.

As part of the planned governance changes, Spittle will join Middleby’s Board of Directors effective April 1, 2027. FitzGerald will step down from the Board on the same date.

Middleby is described as a global leader in commercial foodservice solutions.

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