Industry Veteran Takes Leadership Spot at Hatco

Joe Flaherty has joined Milwaukee-based Hatco as its director of international sales.

He will lead the manufacturer’s global sales strategy and oversee efforts to expand its presence in mature and emerging international markets. He will collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen distributor relationships and champion customer-focused solutions, among other duties.

Flaherty brings expertise in international sales, brand strategy and product innovation, notes the release. At Mercer Culinary, he led global sales initiatives, launched multiple product lines and expanded market share across both commercial and retail sectors.

Flaherty is a Certified Foodservice Professional. Previously, he served on NAFEM’s Board of Directors and chaired its Young Executives Forum.

Hatco President and CEO Lorne Deacon says, “Joe’s deep expertise and proven track record in both domestic and global market development will be instrumental as we continue to expand our international footprint and deliver value to our partners around the world.”

Hatco manufactures sanitizing, warming, holding, merchandising, cooking and cooling solutions.