New Director of Key Accounts Joins UNOX

Barry "Bud" Ward has joined UNOX, a FEDA manufacturer member, as director of key accounts for North America.

In his new role, Ward will manage relationships with large-scale foodservice operators and national accounts. Additionally, he will lead strategic sales planning and national rollout programs and collaborate with internal teams to align customer needs with the oven manufacturer’s product capabilities and support resources.

“Bud’s experience managing complex, national-scale accounts is exactly what UNOX needs as we grow our presence with major operators,” said Derrick Richardson, president of UNOX North America. “His industry relationships and strategic mindset will help us deliver greater value to key customers across the country.”

Ward brings more than 30 years of foodservice industry experience to the company. Most recently, he was vice president of global accounts for ITW Food Equipment Group. He also spent more than 12 years in sales roles at Franke and was a district manager at US Foods.