Middleby Names Group President for Latin America

Michael Potter has been named group president for Middleby Latin America. In his new role, he will assume responsibility for the markets of Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and South America. Additionally, he will continue his current leadership of QualServ North America and QualServ Europe.

“Michael has proven to be a strategic, motivating and effective leader,” Middleby COO Steve Spittle said. “He has a track record for successfully executing on strategic initiatives, which has resulted in greater opportunities for QualServ in both the United States and Europe. His efforts have strengthened the Middleby reputation for fabrication excellence worldwide. With his deep knowledge in international business and experience in Middleby operations, I am confident he will thrive in his new role.”

Potter joined QualServ in 2018 and since then has consistently taken on greater responsibilities and leadership roles within Middleby. In addition to leading QualServ operations, he has been the point person for the Middleby and World Central Kitchen relationship.