Hoshizaki Alliance Names VP of Strategic Accounts, More

Hoshizaki Alliance has announced enhancements to its leadership team, with a key promotion and the addition of two new members.

The appointments are as follows:

• Bret Eldridge: A 30-year industry veteran, Eldridge has been promoted to vice president of strategic accounts. Hoshizaki says he has been instrumental in launching multi-brand sales initiatives with key customers since joining the team from Hoshizaki America last year. Eldridge previously held roles at Master-Bilt and executive positions at multiple brand franchise organizations. He attended the University of Georgia, holds a BBA in Business Management from Clayton State, and resides in McDonough, Ga.

• Joel Horn: At the start of this month, Horn was appointed senior vice president of general counsel for the Hoshizaki Alliance. He brings 28 years of legal experience across various manufacturing organizations, including Mitsubishi Power Systems, Enodis, Manitowoc Foodservice and Welbilt. He also has expertise in mergers and acquisitions, IP management and strategic risk controls—each of which will be crucial to supporting Hoshizaki Alliance’s growth strategy, the company says. Horn holds a BA in political science and government from Stockton University and a juris doctorate from New England Law | Boston. He also is a member of both the American Bar Association and the Society for Corporate Governance. He and his family reside near Tampa, Fla.

• Dianna Nielsen: With 32 years of experience managing global accounts for leading companies such as Ali Group, Carpigiani, Taylor and Delfield, Nielsen now joins Hoshizaki Alliance as its vice president of global accounts. Nielsen will lead the development of key global accounts across all Hoshizaki product platforms, working closely with regional and global stakeholders to build and enhance trusted relationships, details a release. Previously, Nielsen has worked with major accounts like McDonalds, Starbucks and Yum Brands. She holds a formal education in business management from Central Michigan University and resides in Hilton Head Island, S.C. Nielsen will travel extensively to engage with Hoshizaki companies, partners and customers worldwide.

The individuals will report directly to Hoshizaki Americas Region President Chris Karssiens.