BIBERARCH, GERMANY— Handtmann Filling & Portioning Systems (F&P) appointed Patrick McGady to succeed Tom Kittle as president of Handtmann, Inc., effective April 1. Kittle will retire March 31.
“Under the leadership of Tom Kittle, Handtmann has grown to become an integral part of our global success over the past 14.5 years, while its role as a key player in the food processing industry of North America was further strengthened. I wish to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Tom for his outstanding achievements and best wishes for a well-deserved retirement,” said Harald Suchanka, CEO of Handtmann F&P. “Patrick has been working closely with Tom to build on our Handtmann performance culture that is so important to the success of our customers. He possesses deep market knowledge, respected senior management skills, and a clear strategic vision for the continued growth and success of Handtmann, Inc.”
McGady has extensive experience in inside and field sales, sales management, corporate management and international marketing from his 18 plus years with Handtmann. In his previous role as VP of sales and marketing, he oversaw the expansion of the company from meat specialist to more of a diverse range of processing sectors, such as bakery, pet food, alternative proteins and dairy. He also managed growth in sales and initiated the development of marketing and communication segmentation strategies.
“I am honored to now lead this company,” McGady said. “We are a group of innovative professionals with industry leading technologies and a powerful commitment to growth and the success of our customers. I will work together with our Handtmann team, our partners, and our customers to achieve even greater successes.”
