Mr. Salman was named CEO of Middleby Food Processing upon completion of its spin-off from The Middleby Corporation in 2026. He joined Middleby in 2018 as President of the Food Processing Group, a role he held through the separation process. Under his leadership, the Food Processing business grew from $390 million in revenue in 2018 to $850 million in 2025, achieving industry-leading adjusted EBITDA margins throughout. Mr. Salman oversaw the integration of 16 strategic acquisitions representing approximately $300 million in combined annual revenues, while also driving strong organic growth across the platform. His leadership has been central to the development of comprehensive total line automation solutions for industrial protein, bakery, and snack processors globally. As CEO, Mr. Salman leads Middleby Food Processing as a focused, independent public company with a portfolio of industry-leading brands and a clear strategy to expand into adjacent markets.