Middleby Corporation Announces Bassoul Retirement, FitzGerald Named CEO

February 19, 2019 The Middleby Corporation

The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD) (“Middleby” or “the company”) today announced Selim Bassoul is retiring from his role as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. Timothy FitzGerald has been named Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors.