{"id":35191,"date":"2025-03-13T19:39:42","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T19:39:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.electroluxprofessional.com\/us\/?p=35191"},"modified":"2025-03-14T18:03:10","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T18:03:10","slug":"brent-barkley-appointed-head-of-beverage-and-food-prep-americas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.electroluxprofessional.com\/us\/brent-barkley-appointed-head-of-beverage-and-food-prep-americas\/","title":{"rendered":"Brent Barkley Appointed Head of Beverage and Food Prep, Americas"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][elx_heading text_color=”inherit”]Electrolux Professional Group, a global foodservice equipment manufacturer, announced that Brent Barkley has been appointed Head of Beverage and Food Prep, Americas.[\/elx_heading][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”35192″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]In this capacity, Brent will be pivotal in advancing the division’s growth and ensuring product quality throughout the Americas.<\/p>\n

“I am thrilled to take on this challenge,”<\/em> said Barkley. “I look forward to collaborating with our experienced beverage team, our partners, and customers to drive growth and deliver exceptional value.”<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space height=”24px”][vc_column_text]With an unwavering commitment to excellence and an exceptional ability to cultivate strong relationships, Brent’s experience will be crucial for ensuring continued success in the beverage and food prep sector. His innovative mindset and strategic experience make him an ideal fit for this leadership role.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”24px”][vc_column_text]Brent brings a wealth of experience to his new role. Previously, he served as the Sr. Director of Strategic Category Management (Refrigeration & Utility) at Electrolux Professional Group\/Unified Brands, where he led the Engineering and Product Management department for commercial refrigeration equipment in North America.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”24px”][vc_column_text]Media Contact:<\/strong>
\nKellie Wood, Director of Marketing – Americas – kellie.wood@electroluxprofessional.com<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”48px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”8px” css=”.vc_custom_1741894652833{background-color: #bfaf8f !important;}”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]About the Electrolux Professional Group – meeting needs beyond tomorrow<\/strong><\/p>\n

Electrolux Professional Group is the sustainability leader in our industry and one of the leading global providers of food service, beverage, and laundry for professional users. Our innovative products and worldwide service network make our customers\u2019 work-life easier, more profitable \u2013 and truly sustainable every day. Our solutions and products are sold in over 110 countries. In 2024, the Electrolux Professional Group had global sales of SEK 12.5bn and approximately 4,300 employees. Electrolux Professional\u2019s B-shares are listed at Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, visit electroluxprofessionalgroup.com<\/a><\/p>\n

In the Americas, Electrolux Professional Group offers food, beverage, and laundry solutions within a wide group of specialty brands. Our innovative products and dedicated service network help our customers achieve operational excellence and sustainability. For more information, visit electroluxprofessionalgroup-americas.com<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][elx_heading text_color=”inherit”]Electrolux Professional Group, a global foodservice equipment manufacturer, announced that Brent Barkley has been appointed Head of Beverage and Food Prep, Americas.[\/elx_heading][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”35192″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3\/4″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]In this capacity, Brent will be pivotal in advancing the division’s growth and ensuring product quality throughout the Americas. “I am thrilled to take on this challenge,” said […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":662,"featured_media":35197,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[209,279,53,267],"tags":[228,280,245,281],"class_list":["post-35191","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-beverage","category-food-prep","category-news","category-press-release-news","tag-business","tag-company-news","tag-food-prep","tag-our-company"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nBrent Barkley - Head of Beverage & Food Prep, Americas<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Electrolux Professional Group names Brent Barkley Head of Beverage & Food Prep, Americas, to drive innovation and growth. 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