Joe Pavlovsky brings to the role an extensive background in the foodservice equipment industry.
Accommodation and foodservices application activity remains ‘substantially elevated relative to historical norms,’ says the group.
It’s the brand’s largest international development deal to date and will lead to the first unit opening this summer.
The individual’s career includes leadership roles with Chick-fil-A, BP and Restaurant Brands Int’l.
The awards recognize restaurants and industry organizations that have accomplished a high level of environmental achievement.
The company says it also is undergoing a strategic restructuring to strengthen operations.
Joshua Smith, who has spent his career in the foodservice industry, will help the manufacturer grow its business.
Stephen Fetterman will help strengthen the walk-in manufacturer’s partnerships with customers and dealers.
The association’s two-day event is scheduled for this summer in an Illinois suburb.
The deal marks ‘a significant milestone in the company’s long-term strategy to unlock sustainable, disciplined growth in China,’ it says.