Welbilt Details Executive Transitions

Welbilt, an Ali Group company, has announced a handful of appointments, effective September 1. Details include the following:

• Tom Van Der Bosch will transition from president of Scotsman Ice to become president of Welbilt KitchenConnect and Welbilt KitchenCare. Van Der Bosch joined Scotsman in 1999 as manager of customer and technical services. Over the years, he has held multiple leadership roles, including director of marketing and vice president of parts and service, before becoming president of Scotsman in 2023.
• Nate Jackson, president of Aladdin Temp-Rite, will transition to president of Scotsman Ice. Jackson previously served as vice president of sales and marketing at Scotsman from 2012 to 2015 before becoming president of Aladdin in 2017. He also will continue his broader responsibilities as group president for Welbilt, overseeing Aladdin Temp-Rite and other brands within the company’s portfolio.
• Jeff Burns will step into the role of president of Aladdin Temp-Rite. Burns has been with Aladdin since 1998, following his tenure at Frymaster, where he served as senior staff accountant. He began his journey at Aladdin as group controller and has served as CFO since 2001.

“These leadership changes reflect the strength and depth of talent within our organization,” says Filippo Berti, chairman and CEO, in the release. “Tom, Nate and Jeff bring exceptional expertise and a shared commitment to excellence as we continue to deliver the most comprehensive turnkey foodservice solutions to our customers worldwide.”