Giant manufacturer, coming off slight dip in sales, names new CEO

William Johnson has been tapped to lead Welbilt.

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • | 1:19 p.m. October 30, 2018
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William Johnson has been appointed president and CEO of Welbilt Inc. Courtesy photo
William Johnson has been appointed president and CEO of Welbilt Inc. Courtesy photo
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NEW PORT RICHEY — Welbilt Inc. named William Johnson president and CEO, effective Nov. 9.

According to a press release, Johnson will also join the board of directors of the New Port Richey-based foodservice equipment manufacturer, which had $1.45 billion in revenue in 2017, down from $1.46 billion in 2016.

 

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