Leadership Transitions Announced at Welbilt’s Refrigeration Brands

VERNON HILLS, Ill. (April 26, 2024) – Filippo Berti, Chairman and CEO of the Ali Group, today announced several organizational changes to become effective immediately.

After a 17-year tenure in various roles with the Ali Group, Will Means, President of Beverage-Air and Victory, will depart from his current position, with his final day being Friday, April 26.

In response to this leadership change, Ali Group is pleased to announce that Clint Reed, currently serving as President of Delfield and Kolpak, will assume the role of Interim President for both Beverage-Air and Victory. Reed will oversee the day-to-day operations of these companies while continuing in his role as President at Kolpak. In his expanded role, he will have direct oversight of all North American refrigeration companies within the group, including Beverage-Air^®, Delfield^®, Harford™, Kolpak^®, RDI^® and Victory^®.

Additionally, Ali Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Marcy Mathews as the new President of Delfield. Mathews will manage the day-to-day operations of the company and is expected to bring her vast experience and innovative approach to this role.

“We are immensely grateful to Will for his dedicated service and significant contributions to the Ali Group over the years,” said Berti. “We are equally excited for Clint and Marcy as they step into their new roles. We believe their leadership will guide our brands to continued success and innovation in the commercial refrigeration industry.”