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Middleby Appoints Christopher Hix To Board of Directors
ELGIN, Ill., February 04, 2026--The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD), a global leader in the foodservice industry, today announced the appointment of Christopher Hix to its Board of Directors, effective February 1. With the addition of Mr. Hix, the Middleby Board expands to eleven members.
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