Alto-Shaam, a FEDA manufacturer member, has promoted Kristina Bladecki to manager of culinary to spearhead the strategic development and direction of its culinary team.
With a career spanning more than 15 years in the foodservice equipment industry, Bladecki brings a wealth of expertise and insight into her new role. She began her career at Alto-Shaam as a marketing assistant in 2011 and transitioned a year later to the culinary team, where she excelled as a culinary assistant before being named corporate executive chef in 2023.
In her new role, Bladecki will lead Alto-Shaam’s culinary team, emphasizing collaborative and cross-functional engagement, as well as establishing product and culinary application testing criteria and bolstering the manufacturer’s presence at key trade shows. She will also continue to collaborate closely with sales — tailoring solutions to partner and customer needs.
“I am excited to witness Kristina’s ongoing contributions in propelling culinary excellence for our valued customers, partners, and the broader industry,” Alto-Shaam President Lucy McQuillan said. “She brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to this new role, along with her passion and desire to drive culinary innovation and further enhance support for our customers.”