“The Star Holdings Group is a well-known portfolio of brands and the addition of Dave to lead this group is a tremendous asset in working with our strategic partner dealers, reps and end users. Dave will build upon and enhance the current strategy, direction and vision for the Star brands,” said John Perruccio, Group President. “Dave is well-respected in the industry and brings 30 years of experience in many specialty areas of commercial foodservice, and he also has long-standing customer and partner relationships. His past business success and his personal drive will position will not only benefit the Star Holding Group, but all of the Middleby commercial foodservice brands.”

Most recently, Hinton was Vice President BU Chains at Electrolux Professional where he was responsible for the company’s growth and expansion strategy in the QSR and Retail segments. Prior to that, he spent five years with Manitowoc Foodservice, now known as Welbilt. Notably, Hinton also brings a professional background as a founder and former principal of a vertically integrated group of companies specializing in the multi-unit restaurant, hotel and retail segments. Hinton’s companies provided commercial real estate development, general construction and extensive procurement services for a number of customer brands throughout North America.

“I am sincerely excited to join Middleby and to lead the Star Holdings Group to new levels of success. Each of the brands in the group is well-known and respected throughout the foodservice industry, offering a wide variety of products that are used in all segments of commercial foodservice. I appreciate the opportunity to lead this effort; and to join an accomplished management team already in place.” said Hinton. “From what I see in the market today, I am convinced there is tremendous growth potential for the Star Holdings Group as we develop and deploy our future strategy.”