Middleby appoints Brittany Cerwin as Chief Financial Officer
The leadership shift comes at a pivotal moment as Middleby prepares for the spin-off of its Food Processing business, which is expected to be completed by the end Q2 2026.
USA – The Middleby Corporation, a leading global provider of foodservice equipment, has appointed Brittany Cerwin as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately, signaling continuity in leadership during a pivotal corporate restructuring.
The move sees Cerwin, a 15-year veteran of the company, succeed Bryan Mittelman, who transitions to Special Advisor to the CEO to oversee the spin-off of Middleby’s Food Processing business (FPG) by the end of Q2 2026.
Cerwin joined Middleby in 2011 and advanced to Chief Accounting Officer in May 2023, where she managed global finance operations amid a period of explosive growth, during which revenues tripled, and earnings quintupled under her oversight.
Her deep expertise in financial reporting, acquisition integration, and strategic planning positions her to steer the company through portfolio optimization amid softening industry demand.
Middleby, known for brands in commercial kitchen appliances and food processing technology, anticipates 2026 revenues of US$3.27B to US$3.36B, boosting investor sentiment in a competitive market.
This orderly transition underscores Middleby’s commitment to stability, with Cerwin’s promotion from within reinforcing internal talent development in the foodservice sector.
The company operates across foodservice, processing, and residential segments, serving restaurants, supermarkets, and industrial clients worldwide.
The appointment arrives as Middleby navigates macroeconomic headwinds, including reduced foodservice demand, while pursuing aggressive growth through innovation and efficiency.
Cerwin’s leadership is expected to enhance financial discipline, supporting shareholder value as the spin-off unlocks focused strategies for both entities.
Mittelman, CFO since 2019, will focus exclusively on finalizing the Food Processing divestiture, including appointing Mark Salman as CEO of the soon-to-be-independent entity.
Mark Salman, currently President of the Middleby Food Processing Group (FPG), will serve as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Food Processing business upon its becoming an independent public company in Q2 2026.
It was also announced that Mark Bowie will serve as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Food Processing business upon the completion of the spin-off transaction.
The spin-off, which remains on track for completion in Q2 2026, is part of Middleby’s strategic portfolio transformation designed to maximize shareholder value by creating three focused, industry-leading businesses.
The separation will enable the Food Processing business to pursue its own capital allocation strategy, optimize its capital structure, and accelerate growth through strategic investments and acquisitions.
Additionally, Glenn Eisenberg has been appointed to the Board of Directors, effective March 1, expanding the board to twelve members.
With a market cap reflecting its industry dominance, Middleby’s strategic maneuvers position it strongly for recovery and expansion in 2026 and beyond.
This development highlights the food equipment giant’s adaptability, creating opportunities in agribusiness supply chains and sustainable processing solutions vital to global food trends.
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