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Middleby appoints Brittany Cerwin CFO; Bryan Mittelman becomes Special Advisor for spin-off
MIDDLEBY Corp
- Brittany Cerwin, previously Chief Accounting Officer, named CFO effective March 25, 2026.
- Bryan Mittelman transitions to Special Advisor to CEO, focusing on the food-processing spin-off expected by end of Q2 2026.
- Mittelman's transition agreement includes $566,500/year base, a $283,250 one-time bonus, and severance of 12 months' salary plus pro-rata RSU vesting.
- Mittelman remains through advisory period ending no later than June 30, 2026, subject to spin-off completion.
- Cerwin has 15 years at Middleby; her appointment is part of the company's transformation to a pure-play commercial foodservice equipment leader.