Middleby names new board member
ELGIN -The Middleby Corp. has named Cathy L. McCarthy to the company's board of directors.
McCarthy brings more than 35 years of financial and business leadership experience to Middleby. She has held CEO and CFO-level positions at Nasdaq-listed, NYSE-listed and private companies in a variety of industries.
"The financial expertise and extensive business experience Cathy brings to the Middleby Board will be a tremendous asset to our entire organization," said Selim A. Bassoul, Chairman and CEO of The Middleby Corp. "Having served in senior roles in a many businesses environments and special situations, Cathy brings a unique perspective to our board. Her deep financial background will be an asset to the Middleby Audit Committee."
McCarthy began her career at Mellon Bank, NA, New York. After her time at Mellon, she held positions as CFO for Wherehouse Entertainment, Giant Group, PIA Merchandising. She was then CEO for SM&A before becoming CEO of Cross Tack, Inc.