Welbilt, an Ali Group company, appointed Bill Thompson to serve as general manager of Convotherm U.S., effective July 1, 2026.

Bill Thompson
Thompson joined Welbilt in 2012 and since 2023 he served as vice president of global sales for Merrychef. Prior to that, Thompson held a variety of roles with increasing responsibility across both the Convotherm and Merrychef equipment lines. His previous positions at Convotherm include field marketing manager for North and South America, and director of product management.

“His deep understanding of the business, combined with his proven leadership and global perspective, position him well to lead the Convotherm US organization forward,” said Claus Pedersen, president of Convotherm in a statement.

Brand snapshot: Welbilt
Parent company: Ali Group
Business type: Multi-line foodservice equipment manufacturer
U.S. Headquarters: Vernon Hills, Ill.

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