Hoshizaki America Names VPs of Marketing, Finance

Hoshizaki America has a twofold personnel update, with a promotion and a new hire changing its makeup.

Being promoted is Sally Ray, who has held marketing roles of increasing responsibility over the past eight years. Ray will now step into a new role as the VP of marketing. In this role, she will spearhead initiatives aimed at augmenting market share and propelling growth through marketing and product development. She also will help implement a comprehensive training infrastructure, plus continue to lead the Hoshizaki Alliance marketing for the Americas region.

Hoshizaki’s new hire is Loanne Freedlund, who joins as the manufacturer’s new VP of finance. In this role, Hoshizaki says she will help drive financial stewardship and operational excellence across all facets of the company. Freedlund, who is certified as a Six Sigma Yellow Belt, previously held finance leadership roles at foodservice equipment manufacturers including Dover and Welbilt.