CHICAGO, Aug. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- JBT
Corporation (NYSE: JBT), a leading global technology
solutions provider to high-value segments of the food &
beverage industry, today announced plans to expand its executive
team.
"Given JBT's strategic focus on our FoodTech business, and the
progress we have enjoyed, I believe we can best promote growth and
advance our operational improvement programs by increasing our
executive leadership capacity," said Tom
Giacomini, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer.
"With the promising opportunities in front of JBT, I am creating
two leadership positions reporting directly to me for Protein and
Liquid Foods."
Effective immediately, Carlos
Fernandez is promoted to the position of EVP and President -
Liquid Foods.
"Carlos has 21 years of experience with JBT and has done an
outstanding job building our global Liquid Foods franchise since
2014," continued Giacomini. "He is a welcome addition to our
executive team."
The Company also is announcing that Steve Smith will serve as EVP and President -
Protein and will retire in the second quarter of 2018. Steve's
successor will be named prior to his retirement.
"Steve is highly committed to continuing his exceptional
leadership and successfully transitioning his role," added
Giacomini. "I am very much looking forward to the benefits this
leadership structure will bring to JBT."
JBT Corporation (NYSE: JBT) is a leading global technology
solutions provider to high-value segments of the food &
beverage industry with focus on proteins, liquid foods and
automated system solutions. JBT designs, produces and services
sophisticated products and systems for multi-national and regional
customers through its FoodTech segment. JBT also sells critical
equipment and services to domestic and international air
transportation customers through its AeroTech segment. JBT
Corporation employs approximately 5,700 people worldwide and
operates sales, service, manufacturing and sourcing operations in
more than 25 countries. For more information, please visit
www.jbtc.com.
This release contains forward-looking statements as defined
in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements are information of a non-historical
nature and are subject to risks and uncertainties that are beyond
the Company's ability to control. These risks and uncertainties are
described under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Company's most
recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Company with the
Securities and Exchange Commission that may be accessed on the
Company's website. The Company cautions shareholders and
prospective investors that actual results may differ materially
from those indicated by the forward-looking statements.
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