IBEX Appoints New Business Development Manager

IBEX, an ITW Food Equipment Group brand and recipient of a 2022 Kitchen Innovations Award for its rapid-cook oven, has tapped Lisa Tyler as business development manager.

In this role, Tyler will be responsible for strategy, implementation and management of business development activities. She also will build new relationships with prospective customers and seek out existing customers who could benefit from using the brand’s rapid-cook oven, says IBEX.

Tyler joins the company with more than 20 years of industry experience. Most recently, she helped specify foodservice equipment for mobile kitchens, food trucks and container restaurants. She also has held positions with G.E.T. Enterprises and Ford Hotel Supply.

“As IBEX becomes more well-known, we are excited to have Lisa leading our business development efforts to best manage its growth,” says Charlie Pantelakos, IBEX business unit manager, in a press release. “Her extensive knowledge of the foodservice industry and years of experience lend her the tools she’ll need to build awareness and sales for our IBEX division while strengthening our customer relationships and building profits for them as well.”

ITW Food Equipment Group, a subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works, consists of a family of brands, including Hobart, Traulsen, Baxter, Vulcan, Wolf, Berkel, Stero, Somat, Gaylord, Kairak and Peerless.